The Namazu Yokai | Japanese Catfish Yokai Mythology Earthquake Deity | Namazu Catfish Vintage Woodblock Fine Art Print Size:16"x24" and it's considered as a

and it's considered as a sacred animal in Chinese culture

He is revered as a spiritual master and is often depicted holding a scorpion charm in his hand

" descending from a mountain to feast on human prey

with intricate patterns and textures

The shell is seen as a symbol of longevity

The Namazu Yokai | Japanese Catfish Yokai Mythology Earthquake Deity | Namazu Catfish Vintage Woodblock Fine Art Print Size:16"x24" and it's considered as aIn Japanese mythology, the Namazu is a giant underground catfish who causes earthquakes. It lives under the Japanese islands and is guarded by the god, Takemikazuchi, who restrains the catfish with a giant boulder. When Takemikazuchi gets distracted or dazes off, the Namazu thrashes about, causing violent earthquakes. In 1855, the Japanese capital of Edo was struck by the Great Ansei Earthquake. Within days, namazu e ("namazu catfish pictures") became