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 Shi-Tennō. The Four Heavenly Kings who protect the earth from demons, each guarding a quarter of the horizon. Their images are placed at the inner gate of the temple, as are those of the Ni-ō at the outer one.

Sukuna-Biktna. One of the original deities, sent from heaven to assist Ōkuni-nushi in pacifying his realm.

Susano-ō. The Impetuous Male Augustness, and one of the most prominent of the Shintō gods. He was a son of the first pair and a brother of Amaterasu. He was given command of the sea, but neglected it and was banished. Later he terrified his sister and caused her to retire to a cavern, leaving creation in darkness (see the Index under Amaterasu). For this he was again expelled. Proceeding to Izumo, he became the father of the first ruler, Ōkuninushi. By another legend, changing the sex, she was the Moon Goddess and was banished by her sister to night service.

Tenjin (Temman). The deific name of Michizane (see the Index). He is worshipped as the God of Calligraphy.

Tosho. The name under which Iyeyasu was deified.

Toyokuni. The name under which Hideyoshi was deified.

Toyo-uke-bime. Shintō Goddess of Earth or Food. According to one legend, Amaterasu sent Susano-ō, the Moon Goddess, down to Japan to see this food-producing goddess. Toyo-uke-bime created various forms of food for a banquet for the Moon Goddess, including rice, fish, and game. Susano-ō, becoming angry, slew the Earth Goddess. From the dead body sprang cattle, millet, beans, silkworms, and other things fit for the comfort of man. It was because of this deed that the Moon Goddess was forbidden to appear during the day.

Uzume. The goddess who danced before the cavern in which Amaterasu had hidden herself. (See the Index under Amaterasu.)

Takusbi Nyorai. One of the many incarnations of Buddha ; called the Healing Buddha. To him prayers are offered for amelioration in the next life.