白虎 · protection, messengers

Byakko

Byakko is a revered fox deity serving as a messenger of Inari. Representing purity and protection, Byakko is honored in various rites ensuring the blessing of the harvest.

Mythology

As the embodiment of purity, Byakko is believed to bring good fortune and secure blessings from Inari, emphasizing the relationship between deities and their messengers.