Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 078 – Bishamonten
Posted on September 2, 2021 by Ervin in Switch, Videos
Atlus has shared a new daily demon video for Shin Megami Tensei V, with the focus now on Bishamonten.
Check out the video and some more details below.
Here are some details regarding Bishamonten in Shin Megami Tensei from the Megami Tensei Wiki:
Bishamonten, also known as Tamonten, is one of four figures placed at the corners of the main altar in a Buddhist temple. These figures correspond to the four cardinal directions, with Bishamonten representing the north. Bishamonten originated as a deity of wealth Kubera in Hindu mythology and came to Japan with many attributes: guardian of the realm of the north, guardian of Buddhist law, god of victory in war and god of wealth and good fortune. Bishamonten is also one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology.
Outside Japan, his name is Vaiśravaṇa, and in Tibet he is one of the eight main dharmapalas, alongside Mahakala, Yama Yamantaka, Hayagriva, Palden Lhamo, Tshangspa Dkaro and Begste. In East Asian regions, his statues usually have one hand lifting up a miniature pagoda which is claimed to contain Śarīra in some beliefs. Another hand would carry either a Dhvaja, umbrella or polearm.
Shin Megami Tensei V is scheduled to arrive on Switch on November 12. You can find earlier daily demon coverage here.
