Sanmen Daikokuten
deity earth Japanese single tradition · 1
A three-headed form of Daikokuten, syncretizing Daikokuten, Vaiśravaṇa-Bishamonten, and Sarasvatī-Benzaiten, appearing in 16th-century Japanese Buddhism.
When
- First attested
- 1500 CE
- Attested period
- 1500 – 1600
- Historical notes
- Developed during the late Muromachi period (16th century).
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Biku Daikoku, Ōji Kara Daikoku, Yasha Daikoku, Saptamātṛkās
- aspect of
- Daikokuten, Vaiśravana-Bishamonten, Sarasvatī-Benzaiten
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“During the 16th century (late Muromachi period), the three deities Daikokuten, Vaiśravaṇa-Bishamonten and Sarasvatī-Benzaiten were fused together into the three-headed 'Sanmen Daikokuten' (三面大黒天, lit. 'Three-Faced Daikokuten').”
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