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Guardians - Zuijin

Sun, June 14, 2009, by Muza-chan

Flanking the Yomeimon Gate, at the Toshougu Shrine in Nikko, there are two statues of kami guardians, protectors against the evil spirits.

Yomeimon Gate at Toshogu Shrine

They are known as Zuijin (or Zuishin), name originally used for the bodyguards of the Emperor of Japan.
They are represented wielding bows and arrows and wearing costumes from the Heian period.

Yomeimon Gate at Toshogu Shrine

More photos from Toshougu Shrine, Nikko in Japan Photo Gallery.

De o parte şi de alta a porţii Yomeimon de la altarul Toshougu din Nikko, se află două statui reprezentând kami gardieni, cu rol de protecţie contra spiritelor rele.

Yomeimon Gate at Toshogu Shrine

Sunt cunoscuţi cu numele de Zuijin sau Zuishin, numele gărzilor personale ale împăratului Japoniei.
Sunt reprezentaţi înarmaţi cu arcuri şi săgeţi şi poartă costume din perioada Heian.

Yomeimon Gate at Toshogu Shrine

Pentru mai multe fotografii de la altarul Toshougu din Nikko, vizitaţi galeria foto.



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