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by Micha F. Lindemans

Japanese angels. They are not only the messengers of the gods, but also work for the benefit of people. They prevented the kobo (priest) Daishi from sacrificing his life by throwing himself from a high rock, telling him that a lifetime of teaching the lore of Buddha is better than propitiation.