#inari fox

[shyblacksheep]

More Suzu draws (along with his Ninetales form). Decided to redesign his bell and collar abit. So, I’ll probably be changing the accessories on his Ninetales form abit later too.

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[subnitida]

Utagawa Kuniyoshi Yokkaichi, c. 1844 Color woodcut • 24.2 x 34.5 cm

[go-venture-beyond]

Inari........

[vulpesophobia]

Komainu Fast Facts

They are often called lion dogs in English, inspired by that of China's guardian lions.

Combining the protective nature of dogs and the fierce nature of the lion -- this statue often guards shines either directly inside or right at the entrance.

Normally in pairs, one with the mouth open and another with it's mouth closed; Komainu represent the beginning and ending of all things

This is because their mouths mirror the first and last letters of the Sanskrit alphabet.

A variant of the Komainu is a fox, dedicated to the rice god, Inari

[studentofshinto]

It’s no secret that Fushimi Inari Shrine attracts a great number of tourists from around the world. Everyone knows the iconic vermilion tori

You may find the quiz time section a little confusing, but I decided I'd share this because it highlights a number of things not found on many sites.

[pix4japan]

White Foxes According to legend, Minamoto Yoritomo (1185–1333) had a dream where an Inari Fox messenger appeared and gave him strategic battle advice. Minamoto won his battles and gained the power to establish a new government in Kamakura where he became Japan's first shogun and to establish a new class of warriors called samurai. Nowadays, visitors to Sasuke Inari Shrine (established by Minamoto) offer prayers with a small white porcelain Inari Fox in hopes of achieving their own personal "battle" victory, which can range from giving birth to a child to winning an important business contract. The forest canopy enveloping the shrine has created a lush, green landscape where every last inch of every carved stone and wooden structure is covered in moss. This stands in stark contrast with the shiny new little white porcelain Inari Foxes that crowd every flat surface near the shrine. ISO 400 at ƒ/4.5 for 1/30 sec. #fox #inariokami #foxdeity #InariShrine #SasukeInariShrine #shrine #traditional #Shinto #Kamakura #Japan #キツネ #稲荷大神 #大稲荷 #稲荷神社 #佐助稲荷神社 #神社 #日本の伝統文化 #神道 #鎌倉

[kittyrinn-aiko]

A couple Dashies in a tree.

Why yes, that is an Inari good luck charm. It’s a cell phone charm and not an Omamori from a shrine so far as I’m aware.  And yes, the decor on my trees and in my house is a bit anachronistic. I practice Shinto, but there is absolutely nothing about Shinto that says I have to give up my old traditions and beliefs. About all that’s required is that we not mix elements of worship. Shinto is not pagan any more than it is Christian.

The tradition of decorating trees to celebrate the winter solstice predates Christianity. One of the earliest known accounts of Christmas trees comes from Jeremiah 10 1-5 though I suspect the author of the passage simply could not understand the custom. The tradition continued in the Christian world because many early Christians had pagan roots. Early Christians simply maintained family traditions and the idea that Christians stole pagan customs is a fallacy. Shinto has no rules save in established customs, no doctrine, and no teachings. The Christmas tree is a thing of beauty which brightens the home during winter and reminds us that winter will not go on forever. As for the angel and the Inari fox, both serve similar functions as messengers of the divine being they represent. The angels are in the tree because it has become part of the tradition.

[carmillapixel]

My friend Hans and I did an art trade, and we picked a theme of Japanese folklore!

I went with inspiration from forest shrines, Inari temple foxes, Jizo statues, nekomata and tanuki. I really wanted it to feel cosy and like something typical of what I enjoy painting, since it was for a trade. This is a smol watercolour, as you might be able to see in the progress pics if you swipe right.

I really enjoyed working on this one, and I'm super pleased with how it came out! It was so exciting to post it to my friend and get an original piece back. There's is really cute and fun, please check it out! I absolutely love it. 😊

I really enjoyed working on this one, and I'm super pleased with how it came out! It was so exciting to post it to my friend and get an original piece back. There's is really cute and fun, please check it out! I absolutely love it. 😊

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A post shared by 🐸 Hans Sniekers 🐧 (@hans_sniekers_art) on Jan 28, 2020 at 10:06am PST

Below are my progress pics!