hōsōshin
deity smallpox single tradition · 1
Hōsōshin or hōsōgami translates literally to "smallpox god" in Japanese. Smallpox was considered to be the result of onryō. Smallpox-related kami include Sumiyoshi sanjin.
When
- First attested
- 735 CE
- Attested period
- 735 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Smallpox introduced to Japan in 735. Traditional folk dances observed even in present-day Japan.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Sumiyoshi sanjin, Smallpox devils, Onryō
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Japanese, the word hōsōshin or hōsōgami (疱瘡神 (ほうそうしん, ほうそうがみ）) translates literally to "smallpox god". According to the Shoku Nihongi, smallpox was introduced into Japan in 735 into the Fukuoka Prefecture from Korea. In those days, smallpox had been considered to be the result of onryō, which was”
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