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(雷電) or '''Raijin''' (雷神) is a God of Thunder and Lightning in Japanese Mythology ; his name is derived from the Japanese words ''rai'' (雷, thunder) and ''den'' (電, lightning) or ''jin'' (神, god). He is typically depicted as a Demon beating Drum s to create thunder. Tradition credits Raiden for the failure of the Mongol s to invade Japan in 1274 , as he is said to have created the storm ('' Kamikaze '') that hindered their progress. His companion is the demon Raiju . Raiden is sometimes credited with eating the Bellybutton s or bellies of children.
In Japanese art, he is often depicted together with Fujin , the wind god.
- In the Anime '' Kenyu Densetsu Yaiba '', one of the legendary swords contains the spirit of the thunder god, Raijin. He posesses Yaiba's body a few times, but ultimately grants his powers to him, making Yaiba Kurogane the genuine holder of the Raijin sword, which is destined to battle Onimaru's Fujin sword.
- The name Raiden has been used for the main character of the game '''', Raiden's facial likeness makes a cameo appearance (in the forms of a disguise and a very minor character).
- Raiden is the name of one of the "Mutant Apes" in ''''. In the game, he becomes possessed by Raijin and transforms into a beastly demon.
- Rockman EXE 2's (and 4), "Thunderman" is remenescent of Raiden, complete with drums.
- A famous Japanese arcade shooting game '' Raiden ''.
- In Makai Kingdom , Raiden appears as an assassin serving Alexander. His appearance, along with the drums he uses to call forth lightning, are similar to how he's usually depicted.
- In Golden Sun 2: The Lost Age, the Cloud Brand (a legendary Long Sword) can unleash "Raiden's Wrath".
- The first Fatal Fury game for the Neo Geo, features a large masked wrestler by the name of "Raiden".
- In the Yugioh Trading Card Game, a monster named ''Thunder Nyan Nyan'' is a Thunder-type monster depicted holding 3 drums, which it appears to be using to create lightning. However, the monster is clearly a female.
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