Komoku

Komoku, the Wide Gazing, was a spirit who was guardian of western Wa. He was one of the Eight Million Gods.
==Description==
He appeared as a powerful warrior clad in golden armor, wielding sword or spear and mounted upon a demonic steed.
==History==
Komoku ordered that a long silver cord be stretched across the Sea of Blossoms, with one end tied to a tree on top of Mount Fo on Tsukishima and other end tied to a similar tree on top of Mount Chusa on Shidekima. This was to prevent the whole island of Shidekima from drifting away. Naturally enough, the trees were closely guarded.
==Shrines==
Komoku the Wide Gazing was venerated at the Shrine of the West Wind in Aru. The statue of Komoku was made of wood and covered in a thin layer of beaten gold. Worshipers made offerings of flowers and origami.
==Appendix==
===Background===
Komoku is named for Kōmokuten, one of the Four Heavenly Kings and guardian of the west in Japanese Buddhism.
===See Also===
* Bishamon
* Jikoku
* Zocho
===References===
Category:Members of the Eight Million Gods