Compo, Single Tracks, SounDevotion Competition

Seven Lucky Gods

votive plaque (絵馬) #8402
Image by Nemo’s great uncle via Flickr

Download courtesy of archive.org

For SounDevotion Competition Round 56

The Seven Lucky Gods (Shichi Fukujin) are (mostly) imported deities of Japan, based very clearly on spirits of Indian and Chinese lore; they travel on a ship symbolizing the import of written language and Buddhism. As this song’s title, it symbolizes the compassion and aid of foreigners.

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