Tennin

In China, Apsara are known as "Tiānshǐ" (天使) and "Tiānrén" (天人); "Tiānnǚ" (天女) for "female Tennin" and "Tennan" (天男) for "male Tiānnán".

Tennin are mentioned in Buddhist sutras,[citation needed] and these descriptions form the basis for depictions of the beings in Japanese art, sculpture, and theater.

'Feather[ed] Raiment')--that wrap loosely around their bodies (a parallel to the Christian Halo), as-well-as Gokō (後光, let.

People believe their power can be captured in amulets, such as clothing or jewelry, to bring good luck and well-being.

From the start, local Buddhist practices welcomed the worship of these spirits, which helped Buddhism spread throughout Asia.

[5] Tennin can fly, a fact generally indicated in art by their coloured or feathered kimono, called both Tenne (纏衣, lit.