Shirohebi, The White Snake of Iwakuni is a very rare snake that brings fortunes to those who discover its true nature.
This rare white snake (aka ‘shirohebi’) are symbols of good fortune. Regarded as messengers of deity, Houkan Shirohebi Benzaiten, the guardian of economic fortune, provider of business blessings, and deity guardian of mountains and rivers.
History:
It is told from a spiritual perspective, the cultural significance held by certain animals. One such animal is the white snake. In Japanese culture, the white snake (or shirohebi) is associated with the Japanese water goddess of fertility and flow. This association is because Benzaiten most often appears with a white snake as her headdress.
Furthermore, serpents are used as her messengers while she herself can transform into a white snake. Considering that Benzaiten is one of Japan’s most widely venerated deities, it is no wonder that white snakes hold significant cultural importance. In Japanese culture — or more specifically in Shintoism — snakes are commonly linked with dragons. Both mystical beings are highly regarded as benevolent and wise creatures. Understood as shapeshifters, snakes are thought to be messengers to the human world with the ability to move easily between heaven and earth.
The Shirohebi of Iwakuni is a symbol of wealth and good fortune
Tales of Shirohebi:
Shirohebi is a very old Nura Clan Land God who presides over Ukiyoe (pictures of the floating world) . It is a large white snake who appears in a fountain and is considered one of the seven mysteries. Its power is to bring extreme good luck, which has made its descendants very wealthy.
In the presence of the Iwakuni Shirohebi there is the abundance of opportunity for great wealth and fortune. Our project is a symbol of Japanese Mythology regarding a highly profound representation of the rich history and storytelling in ancient Japan.
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