Benten / Benzaiten / Benzai-tennyo
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References in Literature: Shichi Fukujin
Sources: Ancient Deities, pg 97, Python, Circle of the Dragon, Court of Eternity
- Goddess of Good Fortune, Music, the rich, and Public Speaking
- Daughter of the Dragon King Ryu-wo
- Is occasionally shown riding a dragon.
- Yang
In one tale Benten wanted to marry the sea dragon to keep him from eating babies.