Illustration
A painted silk scroll depicting the four gods of Mount Koya. 16th century CE. (Tokyo National Museum)
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2017, May 12). Four Gods of Mount Koya. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6642/four-gods-of-mount-koya/
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