Fujin (風神), also known as Fūjin or Fūjin-sama, is the Japanese god of wind in Shinto and Buddhist tradition. The name Fujin is composed of two kanji: 風 (fū, meaning "wind") and 神 (jin, meaning "god" or "spirit"). In Hebrew, Fujin can be translated as אֱלֹהֵי הָרוּחַ (Elohei HaRuach, meaning "God of the Wind"). In Chinese, Fujin is known as Fēng Shén (风神), and in Korean, he is called Pungsin (풍신). Fujin is often depicted as a fearsome wilder, sometimes with the body of a human and the head of a beast, carrying winds or storm clouds within a sack or bag. He is typically shown alongside Raijin, the god of lightning, thunder, and storms. Fujin is an important figure in Japanese mythology and is often invoked for protection against storms and for ensuring favorable winds for travel and agriculture.
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