Shoten
deity single tradition · 1
Shoten is represented as the golden face in the center of Matarajin. The three faces of Matarajin might have represented the concept of three poisons (hatred, concupiscence and anger).
When
- First attested
- 1000 CE
- Attested period
- 1000 – 2012
- Historical notes
- Associated with Matarajin from the 11th century onward.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Chōreita Dōji, Nishita Dōji, Benzaiten, Dakiniten, Matarajin
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“white face of Dakiniten on the left, golden face of Shoten in the center, and red face of Benzaiten on the left. The three faces might have represented the concept of three poisons (hatred, concupiscence and anger). However, it is not clear why the images of these three specific deities were combined”
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