- Shishi (Japan) - Wikipedia
Shishi from Mito were responsible for the death of the shogunal grand councilor Ii Naosuke, who was a signatory to treaties that favored foreign nations, and who had placed an underaged boy on the shogunal throne Other Mito men and women arose in the Tengutō Rebellion, over the next several years
- Shishi - Home of Beauty | Shishi
Shishi is a Norwegian-Estonian joint venture established in 1998 by Linda Johnsen, Lilli Bendriss, Taivo Piller and Mart Haber The company of friends wanted to create an international brand that would offer fresh and interesting ideas for interior decoration
- The Mysterious Shishi: The Guardians of Japanese Temples
Shishi, often referred to as lion-dogs, hold a significant place in Japanese culture, embodying the qualities of guardianship and protection These mythical creatures are a hybrid of a lion and a dog, symbolizing both strength and loyalty
- Shishi - Lion Protector in Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism
In Japan, the shishi is a noble beast who protects the entrace to the temple shrine, and in some cases, the tomb Shishi nearly always come in mated pairs (male and female) Helena Burton at Oxford University says the shishi is sometimes tattooed on a woman's belly to protect her during childbirth
- Shishi : The Sacred Lion Guardians of Ancient China - Mythlok
Discover Shishi, the iconic Chinese guardian lions symbolising protection, strength, and prosperity Explore their origins modern-day cultural influence
- Chinese guardian lions - Wikipedia
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī) They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs, foo dogs, or fu dogs
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- The Tale of the Shishi: Protectors of the Sacred Gates
The Shishi, often referred to as “lion-dogs,” are mythical creatures in Japanese folklore that serve as protectors of sacred spaces They are emblematic figures, deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural fabric of Japan
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