Omoikane Mask Yahoo Traditional Japanese Agyo Mask

Traditional Japanese Agyo Mask

Traditional Japanese Omoikane Mask

portraying the old man in the first part of "Takasago" and in other Noh plays

The Nio are there to protect the temple from evil spirits

Omoikane Mask Yahoo Traditional Japanese Agyo MaskTraditional Japanese Omoikane Mask Description Omoikane ( or ) is the Shinto god of wisdom and intelligence. His name means "serving one's thoughts." He was ofetn called upon by other dietri (gods) to help make decisons. In one myth, Amaterasu (sun goddess) hid in a cave and Omoikane was tasked to find a way to get her out. He is said to be the child of Takamimusubi, but according to some depictions, it is the god of Tokoyo (the endless country).