Jizo, the children's god, 1925. Artist: Evelyn Paul

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Jizo, the children's god, 1925. In Japanese Buddhism, Jizo is seen as the guardian of children, especially those who have died before their parents. From The Book of Myths by Amy Cruse, 1925.

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Photo credit: © Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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