Hachiman
Japanese Shinto–Buddhist syncretic deity of archery and war; tutelary god of warriors; protector of Japan, the Japanese people and the Imperial House; the name means "God of 8 Banners", after the 8 heavenly banners signaling the birth of Ōjin Tennō
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Wikidata describes Hachiman as: Japanese Shinto–Buddhist syncretic deity of archery and war; tutelary god of warriors; protector of Japan, the Japanese people and the Imperial House; the name means "God of 8 Banners", after the 8 heavenly banners signaling the birth of Ōjin Tennō.