Basic Terms of Shinto 神道基本用語集

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Raijin
雷神
Text Thunder god. There are shrines in various localities dedicated to Kamowakeikazuchi no kami and Karaijin. This deity was believed to manifest itself in the form of a serpent or child, and was often associated with the production of rain. In some areas today, a ceremony called Raikôsai is held whenever lightning strikes.