The Japanese legendary deity who has golden, four eyes
Setsubun festivals are held all over Japan on February 3rd every year. I'll introduce you the legendary deity appearing in Setsubun festivals in Japan who has golden, four eyes and drives away evil spirits and demons. The person who takes the role of this deity during the ritual wears a golden, four-eyed mask and red garment and repels the demons. In the Setsubun festival held at Nagahama Hatimangu shrine in Shiga Prefecture, we can see the legendary deity who wears a golden, four-eyed mask and red clothing, and has a shield and a spear. This deity is called Housoushi in Japanese and has the role of driving away demons (ogres). Ogres are 'Oni' in Japanese and are unique Japanese monsters that appear in Japanese fairy tales and folklore. There are various theories as to why this deity has four eyes. According to one theory, it is said that this is because the four corners of a tomb where evil spirits lurk can be clearly seen. As mentioned above, this legendary deity is...
