Traditional Japanese Hannya Mask Matsuomyoujin the God of brewing and

the God of brewing and sake

His name means "serving one's thoughts

"昭和おんな博徒" (Showa onna bakuto) Vintage Movie Poster

He is the son of Okuninushi (god of Izumo in southern Honshu Island

" He was ofetn called upon by other dietri (gods) to help make decisons

Traditional Japanese Hannya Mask Matsuomyoujin the God of brewing andTraditional Japanese Hannya Mask Description The Hannya () mask is just one example of the many different types of masks used by the traditional Japanese actors of Noh theater. Noh performances are very stylized representations of traditional and well known stories, developed in Japan during the 14th century. The Hannya mask is used in many noh and kygen Japanese plays, as well as in Shinto ritual kagura dances. The Hannya mask portrays the souls of