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  2. Komainu - Wikipedia

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    A pair of komainu, the "a" on the right, the "um" on the left. 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.

  3. Chinese guardian lions - Wikipedia

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    Chinthe similar lion statues in Burma, Laos and Cambodia; Culture of China; Door god; Foo dog, dog breeds originating in China that resemble "Chinese guardian lions" and hence are also called Lion Dogs. Komainu to compare its use in Japanese culture; Haetae to compare with similar lion-like statues in Korea; Kanglā Shā a similar usage in ...

  4. Shisa - Wikipedia

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    Shisa (Japanese: シーサー, Hepburn: shīsā, Okinawan: シーサー, romanized: shiisaa) is a traditional Ryukyuan cultural artifact and decoration derived from Chinese guardian lions, often seen in similar pairs, resembling a cross between a lion and a dog, from Okinawan mythology. Shisa are wards, believed to protect from some evils.

  5. Shinto architecture - Wikipedia

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    Komainu – the so-called "lion dogs", guardians of the shrine; Haiden – oratory; Tamagaki – fence surrounding the honden; Honden – main hall, enshrining the kami. On the roof of the haiden and honden are visible chigi (forked roof finials) and katsuogi (short horizontal logs), both common shrine ornamentations.

  6. Hachiman Shrine (Saipan) - Wikipedia

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    The shrine survived the World War II Battle of Saipan in remarkably good condition, although its main torii fell, and two komainu (dog-like statues) were lost. The main honden received some maintenance in the 1970s, and the property has received some maintenance from a local landholder. As of 2019, it is in total disrepair.

  7. These are the pedophile symbols you need to know to protect ...

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    In March, a mother was horrified to find a pedophile symbol on a toy she bought for her daughter. Although the symbol was not intentionally placed on the toy by the company who manufactured the ...

  8. New Statue of 'Boston Marathon Dog' Placed in Exact Spot ...

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    A longtime fixture at the Boston Marathon has finally gotten the recognition he deserves. On Saturday, March 30, a statue was unveiled honoring Spencer, a Golden Retriever who loyally stood by at ...

  9. Glossary of Japanese Buddhism - Wikipedia

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    komainu (狛犬) – lit. "Korean dogs". Lion-like figures placed at the entrance of a temple or shrine to ward off evils spirits. [1] Called "lion-dogs" in English. Kongōrikishi* (金剛力士) – see Niō. Korean dogs – See komainu. korō or kurō (鼓楼) – tower housing a drum that marks the passing of time.

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