Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask hyottoko Takeminakata (建御名方神) is one of

Takeminakata (建御名方神) is one of the gods in Japanese mythology (Shinto religion)

Ungyo (吽形) is one of the Nio (Benevolent Kings)

he found a couple who were on the verge of sacrificing their eighth daughter to the eight-headed serpent Yamato no Orichi

Shishimai is one of the traditional events held at New Year in various places in Japan

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Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask hyottoko Takeminakata (建御名方神) is one ofTraditional Japanese Agyo Mask Description Agyo () is one of the Nio (Benevolent Kings), a pair of protectors who stand guard outside the temple gate at most Buddhist temples in Japan, one on either side of the entrance. The Nio are there to protect the temple from evil spirits, demons, and humans wanting to rob from the temple. Material Metal (iron) Sizing Please see pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball for customers to gauge the size of the