seven deities of good luck
- seven deities of good luck
- n. (Japan) Seven Gods of Fortune, eclectic group of deities in Japan believed to bring good luck and happiness to people (Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Jurojin and Hotei)
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