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Shisa (シーサー)

Shisa are lion-dog figures from Okinawan mythology, often placed in pairs at entrances to protect against evil and invite good fortune.

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Shishi
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Shishi (獅子)

Shishi are lion-dog statues placed at temple gates in Japan to ward off evil and balance spiritual forces. They appear in pairs, representing the cosmic syllables A and Un.

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