Jizo
References: FF20:Literal;
Region/Subregions: South Eastern Khul ; Hachiman
Type: 'Deities and Spirits' : 'Minor Spirits and Lesser Demons'
Indexed Under: The letter 'J' and under the category 'Deities and Spirits' and subcategory 'Minor Spirits and Lesser Demons'
Dates: n/a
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Description:
A spirit warrior monk able to banish the demon spirit (Shura) of a vanquished Dai-Oni and it is summoned thus: "A shore is here O Jizo". In mythology they are simply guardian deities thought to relieve all living things in the world. Stone jazz statues, usually about one meter high, are erected as boundary spirits at the boundaries of towns and villages and at crossroads. Also known as a Jizo of Demons.