astarte952 over 10 years ago [hidden] this must be one of the statues that are guard the shrines in japan. or not? 0 Reply Copy ID Copy Link
dragoon93041 over 10 years ago [hidden] Yes but more generally as a thunder god. Rai = lightning Jin/Shin/Other = generally divine. 0 Reply Copy ID Copy Link
cd young over 10 years ago [hidden] astarte952 said:this must be one of the statues that are guard the shrines in japan. or not? Those are Shisa. Or guardian dogs, which are actually based on lions. Raiju are the Japanese personification of lightning bolts. 0 Reply Copy ID Copy Link
