Tengu Mask raijin They protect the temple from

They protect the temple from evil spirits

The movements and gestures of the performers were also highly ritualized and symbolic

Gigaku is a traditional Japanese performing art that originated in China and was introduced to Japan during the 7th century

Takeminakata is also said to be the god of wind

The Akobu-jyo mask

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