Kareiteimo
deity sky Buddhist single tradition · 1
Kareiteimo is an attendant deity of Benzaiten associated with safe childbirth. She appears on the shrine panel alongside Benzaiten and three other attendants.
When
- First attested
- 700 CE
- Attested period
- 700 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Depicted as attendant on shrine panel in Tenpyō period style.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Kenrojishin, Hōkentaishō, Shōryōchitaishō, Kichijōten, Taishakuten, Bonten, Jikokuten, Zochoten, Komokuten, Tamonten
- serves
- Benzaiten
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The panel depicting Benazaiten is accompanied by four attendants: Kareiteimo (safe childbirth)”
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