His name means “Fair Haired” in Old Irish. Finvarra is also the King of the Daoine Sidhe, a race of deities in Irish mythology, and is sometimes described as the King of the Dead. His home is ...

The Seven Lucky Gods ... the native Japanese Ebisu (often seen smiling on beer cans of the eponymous brand); the Buddhist Daikokuten, Benzaiten and Bishamonten; and the Taoist Hotei, Fukurokuju ...

Other recent Japanese works have also become worldwide hits. Franco-US-Japanese show “Drops of God”, based on a manga of the same name, won best drama series at the International Emmy Awards in ...

Ebisu, the god of farmers and fishfolk, and the only native Japanese among the lucky seven, is in residence waiting for your petition ... For purposes of the pilgrimage, this is where to find Hotei, ...

Bellerophon and the Chimera By Unknown artist. Credit: Marsyas (2005), CC BY-SA 2.5 Greek mythology is famous for its many mythical creatures, which feature widely at pivotal moments in Greek myths ...

This high end izakaya-style restaurant by Varun Singal puts you at ease as soon as you enter its soothing, woody enclave. Named after the Japanese god of prosperity, Ebisu's interior is a harmonious ...

A look at some of Ireland's most popular Irish folklore and mythology - what's your favorite? From shamrocks and Saint Patrick to Pooka and Banshees, learn more about the most famous stories and ...

After his death, he was escorted by three gods of death to the underworld. Accept the story of the trial of the seven great Yan Jun. The sequel "Walk with God: The Final Judgment" was filmed back ...

This is slightly different to representing the limits of Greek geographical *knowledge* (after all, even according to Greek mythology, the Greeks had explored further east than Troy prior to the time ...

Each sign finds a divine counterpart, enriching both astrology and mythology. Astrology has always held a significant place in Indian culture, with the twelve zodiac signs influencing everything ...

Nagas are revered serpent beings in Hindu mythology. They represent fertility, cosmic balance, and the duality of creation and destruction. Nagas safeguard rivers, rain, and treasures. They are ...

From cheap and cheerful takeaway joints, teppanyaki bars and sushi trains to relaxed izakaya-style eateries and total omakase opulence, there’s some serious ground to cover when it comes to eating ...