Fūjin
후진
JapaneseJapanese Mythology
"God of Wind"
✦ Personality Traits
✦ About
Fūjin is the god of wind, brother to the thunder god Raijin. He is depicted as a fierce demon carrying a large bag of winds over his shoulders, from which he releases everything from gentle breezes to devastating typhoons.
Originally a demon who opposed the Buddha alongside his brother, Fūjin was converted and became a protector of Buddhist temples. The famous statues of Fūjin and Raijin at Sanjūsangen-dō in Kyoto have inspired countless artworks.
As the wind god, Fūjin represents both the life-giving breath that fills all living things and the destructive force of hurricanes. He is invoked by farmers for favorable winds and by sailors for safe passage.
✦ Famous Story
When Japan was threatened by Mongol invasion, prayers to Fūjin were answered with the kamikaze—the 'divine wind' that destroyed the Mongol fleet twice, saving Japan from conquest and cementing the wind god's protective role.
✦ If You Match
Your features carry the wild freedom of Fūjin. There is an airy, unpredictable quality to your presence—the look of one who moves freely and cannot be constrained.
