Shiisaa are wards from Okinawan mythology that are believed to protect from various evils; they take the form of statues that resemble a cross between a lion and a dog. They are often seen guarding the entrances of homes and villages or perched on rooftops.

For lion-dog statues that sit at the entrances of shrines in mainland Japan, see komainu.

External links

• Wikipedia: Shisa

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