SHOTEN

Japanese Wisdom God

Also known as Daisho-Ten, Kangi-Ten, Kangiten, Shoden-Sama

Yes, this is the Japanese Buddhist version of Ganesha.

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Name: Shoten
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Daisho-Ten, Kangi-Ten, Kangiten, Shoden-Sama

Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Wisdom
Area of expertise: Wisdom

Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 3520

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Article last revised on September 20, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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