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Topic: Inari (mythology)

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	Shinto Shrine Guide - Iconography, Objects, Superstitions in Japanese Shintoism
		This mythical and magical beast was probably introduced to Japan from China and/or Korean in the 7th or 8th century AD, during the same period as Buddhism's transmission to Japan, for the Japanese shishi combines elements of both the Korean "Koma-inu" (Korean dog) and Chinese "Kara-shishi" (Chinese lion).
		At Inari Shrines (those dedicated to the god/goddess of agriculture), the shrine is typically guarded by two Kitsune (fox), one at the left and one at the right.
		The gate itself was originally erected at the entrance of the Anamori Inari Shrine before World War II, but after the war, American Forces requisitioned the area and the shrine was moved.
	www.onmarkproductions.com /html/shrine-guide-2.shtml (3074 words)

	Ukemochi
		She was killed by the moon god Tsuki-yomi when she offended him by vomiting large amounts of food.
		From her dead body emerged various animals (a horse, an ox, a silk worm, etc.), as well as rice, beans, etc. Her attributes are often absorbed into those of Inari.
		Article "Ukemochi" created on 03 March 1997; last modified on 18 January 2006 (Revision 3).
	www.pantheon.org /articles/u/ukemochi.html (71 words)

	Adherents.com
		Most Japanese contended that state Shinto was essentially an expression of patriotism rather than a form of worship.
		The emperor or high officials would visit the shrine at Ise to report to Amaterasu, the sun goddess who, in terms of official mythology, was the great-great-grandmother of Jimmu Tenno, founder in the 7th Century B.C. of the imperial line.
		It was held that they were doing no more than discharging a duty of office which any Buddhist, Confucianist or even Christian might perform without disloyalty to his faith.
	www.adherents.com /Na/Na_602.html (3491 words)

	List of deities Details, Meaning List of deities Article and Explanation Guide
		List of deities Guide, Meaning, Facts, Information and Description
		This list of deities aims at giving information about deities in the different religions, cultures and mythologies of the world.
		Related articles include, deva demigod, divinity, god, God, goddess, mythology, religion, scripture.
	www.e-paranoids.com /l/li/list_of_deities.html (1240 words)

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