Komoku

Komoku, the Wide Gazing, was a spirit who was guardian of western Wa. He was one of the Eight Million Gods.

Description
He appeared as a powerful warrior clad in golden armor, wielding sword or spear and mounted upon a demonic steed.

History
Komoku ordered that a long silver cord be stretched across the Sea of Blossoms, with one end tied to a tree on top of Mount Fo on Tsukishima and other end tied to a similar tree on top of Mount Chusa on Shidekima. This was to prevent the whole island of Shidekima from drifting away. Naturally enough, the trees were closely guarded.

Shrines
Komoku the Wide Gazing was venerated at the Shrine of the West Wind in Aru. The  statue of Komoku was made of wood and covered in a thin layer of beaten gold. Worshipers made offerings of flowers and origami.

Background
Komoku is named for Kōmokuten, one of the Four Heavenly Kings and guardian of the west in Japanese Buddhism.