On Bishamonten and the Amanojaku

On Bishamonten and the Amanojaku is a book from the Fansus timeline. The author is FNORD.

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A thorough account of the punishments administered by the wealthy guardian-god Bishamonten upon the heavenly demon - the amanojaku.

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The amanojaku, wearing the human skin and likeness, came to a Buddhist temple claiming to seek enlightenment. It was permitted, but, unknowing and unwilling, the amanojaku broke a sacred rule of the temple. As punishment, Bishamonten stripped it of its skin and likeness, revealing its demonic nature. Angered at the deception, Bishamonten made the amanojaku suffer a thousand deaths. These deaths and their method are described in vivid and repulsive detail.

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‘The amanojaku, being both heavenly and demonic, walks at the border. So, it is both living and dead. Bishamonten was unable to fell it, and so forbade the oni any and all entry into the temple. It is said that the amanojaku still waits at its gates.’