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Apr 25

Jurojin

In Japan, Jurojin is a Taoist god of longevity and luck. He is one of the Shichi Fukujin (also known as the seven gods of fortune), an assembly of deities gathered together in the 17th century by a monk who intended them to symbolize the virtues of a man of his time.

Jurojin was the god of luck, longevity and happy old age. He is depicted as a small old man with a long white beard, and is often shown in the company of the crane, tortoise or deer, symbols of long life. He carries a staff with an attached scroll, on which is written the wisdom of the world, and the lifespan of all things. Also, half the time he’s got an enormous head. In summary: he is an adorable old dude that likes animals and will help you win the lottery.

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