Enma-O

deity underworld Japanese single tradition · 1

Enma-O judges souls in Meido, the kingdom of the waiting dead. Those deemed too horrible are sent to Jigoku, a land more comparable to the Christian hell. Those of middle note remain in meido for a period awaiting reincarnation.

When

First attested: 822 CE
Attested period: 822 – 2020
Historical notes: Mentioned in Nipponkoku Genpō Zen'aku Ryōiki, compiled in 822.

Relationships

co occurs with: Ishana, Chandra, Prithvi, Sūrya, Agni, Indra, Yama, Varuna, Kubera, Brahma, Vayu, Nirṛti

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Mentioned by

Prithvi
Sūrya
Agni
Indra
Yama
Varuna
Kubera
Brahma
Vayu
Nirṛti

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Yama in world religions

Source passages

“In Japanese mythology, Enma-O(閻魔王) or Enma Dai-O (閻魔大王:, Great King Enma) judges souls in Meido, the kingdom of the waiting dead. Those deemed too horrible are sent to Jigoku, a land more comparable to the Christian hell.”
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