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* In Japanese Buddhism, [[wikipedia:Benzaiten|Benzaiten]], also known as Benten, is the patron goddess of artists, writers, dancers etc. She is usually depicted carrying a ''biwa''. | * In Japanese Buddhism, [[wikipedia:Benzaiten|Benzaiten]], also known as Benten, is the patron goddess of artists, writers, dancers etc. She is usually depicted carrying a ''biwa''. | ||
* Her Charge Skill Harahvaiti Aredvi is a reference to Harahvaiti and Aredvi Sura Anahita, both being earlier names of [ | * Her Charge Skill Harahvaiti Aredvi is a reference to Harahvaiti and Aredvi Sura Anahita, both being earlier names of [[wikipedia:Anahita|Anahita]], an Iranian goddess who shares similarities with the Indian goddess Saraswati, whom Benten is originated from. | ||
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