Four Gods of Mount Koya

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by James Blake Wiener
published on 12 May 2017

Four Gods of Mount Koya — A painted silk scroll depicting the four gods of Mount Koya. 16th century CE. (Tokyo National Museum)

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James Blake Wiener

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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