The Seven Gods of Fortune have been mythical gods in Japanese culture
for many years. All over the world, everyone wishes to have fortune
everyday. Therefore, some of them rely on gods for this. In ancient days
in Japan, a lot of people began to believe in the Seven Gods of Fortune
as a kind of folk religion. Now, these gods are so popular but most
people don't know the meaning of the gods. This presentation will
discuss the historical background and profound origin of these gods and
the reason they became popular.