Omoikane Mask Yahoo Participants wear the Shishimai lion's

Participants wear the Shishimai lion's head made of wood or paper

The dance allegedly comes from two Chinese folklore myths

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The Nio are there to protect the temple from evil spirits

Konron described as a demonic barbaric

Omoikane Mask Yahoo Participants wear the Shishimai lion'sTraditional Japanese Omoikane Mask Description Omoikane ( or ) is the Shinto god of wisdom and intelligence. His name means "serving one's thoughts." He was ofetn called upon by other dietri (gods) to help make decisons. In one myth, Amaterasu (sun goddess) hid in a cave and Omoikane was tasked to find a way to get her out. He is said to be the child of Takamimusubi, but according to some depictions, it is the god of Tokoyo (the endless country).