Konjin
Konjin (金神, "God of metals") is an
.Konjin's momentary location in space at any given time is considered an unlucky direction, because this kami is stated to be particularly violent and said to punish through
Katatagae was favored among Heian-period nobles and it became a part of their daily lives. The construction and renovation of houses, moving one's residence, public works construction, and traveling was strongly influenced by katatagae.
Konjin was said to be at tremendous power when residing as Kimon Konjin ("Konjin of the demon's gate") at either of the two demon's gates (the northeast "front" gate, called omote-kimon, and the southwest "back" gate, called ura kimon. These directions are called Ushitora and Hitsujisaru respectively. ). Kyoto was supposedly protected from any bad influences by placing Saichō's temple Enryakuji on Mount Hiei (Hiei-zan) to the northeast of Kyoto.
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References
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