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  1. Komainu - Wikipedia

    • Komainu (狛犬), often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures, which traditionally guard the entrance or gate of the shrine, or placed in front of or within the honden (inner sanctum) of Japanese Shinto shrines. See more

    Symbolic meaning

    A twin pair of komainu (construable as "Korean dog" ) or two shishi ("lion")/karajishi ("Chinese lion") are the … See more

    History

    In Asia, the lion was popularly believed to have the power to repel evil, and for this reason it was habitually used to guard gates and doors. The Komainu strongly resemble Chinese guardian lions and in fact originate from … See more

    Parallels

    A variant of the komainu theme is the fox, acting as guardian of shrines dedicated to the Inari deity. There are about 30 thousand Inari shrines in Japan, and the entrance of each is guarded by a pair of fox statues. Often one, … See more

    External links

    • Media related to Komainu at Wikimedia Commons
    • Media related to Inari fox statues at Wikimedia Commons See more

     
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  2. Lion-dogs

    Komainu (狛犬), often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion -like creatures, which traditionally guard the entrance or gate of the shrine, or placed in front of or within the honden (inner sanctum) of Japanese Shinto shrines.
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  3. Komainu: The History of Japan’s Mythical Lion Dogs

    Sep 11, 2014 · The name komainu itself means “Korean dog.” Given the name and its horn, it would seem that the komainu, at least, came from the Korean …

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  4. The Mythical Komainu: Guardian Lions of Japan

    Oct 8, 2024 · Komainu, often referred to as guardian lions, are iconic figures in Japanese culture, serving as protectors of sacred spaces. Typically found at the entrances of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, these stone statues …

  5. Koma inu - Yokai.com

    Origin: Koma inu were brought to Japan via Korea, which in turn received them from China, which in turn received them from India. China is where they first began to symbolize the Dharmic philosophies of Indian religions.

  6. Komainu: The Fierce Guardians of Japan's Sacred ... - Japan …

  7. The Japanese Creature Known as Komainu - YABAI

    Oct 27, 2017 · This is the reason why it is called komainu because komainu translated means "lion dog". Lions have always been a symbol of power by many cultures and this is further dignified by how a lion is known to be the king of …

  8. Mystical Protectors: Understanding Japan’s Komainu

    Nov 2, 2023 · The Komainu are a pair of Japanese statues carved in the shape of a dog or lion, and typically placed in front of Japanese Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, as a symbol of protection. The Komainu are kept in shrines, …

  9. Komainu, the guardians of the temples | Japan …

    Who has heard of the Komainu? Located at the entrance to places of worship, these lion-dog statues are emblematic of the Japanese landscape. They are found not only in Buddhist temples but also in some Shinto shrines to protect …

  10. Komainu - Gods and Monsters

  11. KOMAINU -The Unique and Mysterious Art of Japan-

    This book has been compiled in an effort to convey to readers worldwide the wonders of komainu art and culture. Probably the only complete guidebook to the world of komainu, they include numerous pictures in color and can be enjoyed …

  12. Komainu : The Lion Dog - Mythlok

    Komainu, commonly known as lion-dogs in English, are mythical beings that traditionally stand guard at the entrances of Shinto shrines in Japan. Usually appearing in pairs, these creatures exhibit a distinctive blend of dog and lion …

  13. The Myth of the Shishi Lion: Protectors of the Home - Japanese …

  14. Lions – Komainu - Traditional Kyoto

  15. Koma-inu: Lion-Dog Protecting Temples and Shrines - Atlas Mythica

  16. Komainu (Lion-Dogs) - Japanese Encyclopedia - Japan Travel

  17. Komainu – JAPAN BOX

  18. Komainu - The Fierce and Friendly Guardians of Japanese Culture

  19. What are Komainu? - Japan Talk

  20. Komainu: Sacred Lion-Dogs of Japan - Susan Spann

  21. “Komainu”: The Shrine’s Guardian Figures - nippon.com

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