Chimata-No-Kami
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Chimata-No-Kami(巷の神) is the Japanese gods of crossroads, highways and footpaths. They were originally a phallic god, and phallic symbols were often placed at crossroads.
Patern of Chimata-No-Kami
- Douso-jin(道祖神)
- Another name is Sai-No-Kami(賽の神). It means Village boundary god.
- Kousin-tou(庚申塔)
- It means Monkey god (also known Three Wise Monkeys). It is treated similarly to Douso-jin.