Raijin Mask poster developed in Japan during the

developed in Japan during the 14th century

"Omote" means face

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Sarudahiko cleanses the staff

Raijin Mask poster developed in Japan during theTraditional Japanese Raijin Mask Description Raijin () is the god of thunder. He is red and has two claws on each foot, often mistaken for an oni. If depicted without his signature thunderbolts, he is surrounded by a wheel of drums with the Mitsu Tomoe symbol on them. He beats the drums with pestles to make thunder while leaping from tree to tree during storms. As a bringer of rain, he ensures bountiful crops. He has a preference for human navels,