Basara Mask (12 Heavenly General) hyottoko Susanoo no Mikoto was told

Susanoo no Mikoto was told by Ashinazuchi and Tenazuchi (Shinto deities ) that two giant snakes ate two of their daughters

Inspirational Art Reference: An essential mask for tattoo artists seeking authentic Japanese motifs and anyone interested Japanese mythology

This beautiful Japanese mask was handmade by skilled Japanese artisans

even within bugaku’s highly stylized and formal structure

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Basara Mask (12 Heavenly General) hyottoko Susanoo no Mikoto was toldTraditional Japanese Basara Mask Basara () is one of the 12 Heavenly Generals who protect and serve Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha). In traditional Japanese sculpture and art, they are always grouped in a protective circle around Yakushi Nyorai. It is said that they represent the twelve healing vows of the medicine buddha, which include, "By my limitless insight and means, may I enable all beings to obtain the necessities of life." Others say the