Benzaiten is a Japanese goddess who rules over all that flows including learning, music, prosperity and love. She is the only female member of the seven lucky gods of Japan, and is derived from the Hindu river goddess Sarasvati who also rules over music, art and knowledge. You can read more about Benzaiten here:
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🎨1. 'Benzaiten' - Yashima Gakutei
2. 'Benzaiten Seated on a Dragon' - Keisei
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@curiousordinary @folklore It is also the title of an album by the versatile musician Osamu Kitajima. It's from 1973, I believe.

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