鬼子母神(きしもじん/きしもしん)、梵: हारीती、Hārītī, ハーリーティー)は、仏教を守護するとされる夜叉で女神ヤクシニーの一尊。梵名ハーリーティーを音写した訶梨帝母(かりていも)とも言う[1]。
Hārītī (Sanskrit), also known as Kishimojin (鬼子母神), is both a revered goddess and demon in some Buddhist traditions. In her positive aspect, she is regarded for the protection of children, easy delivery and happy child rearing while her negative aspects include the belief of her terror towards irresponsible parents and unruly children.
In Japanese Buddhism, the variant Kishimojin is venerated both as a protector deity, but in many folk traditions is often recognized as a female demon of misery and unhappiness towards children and parents. Both popular traditions remain current in Buddhist practices and belief until today.
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