yama

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The jagged range on the left is Shusai - yama, all sharply green, with the giant Daikoku-yama overtopping all; and its peaks bear the names of gods.

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  1. The king of the infernal regions, corresponding to the Greek Pluto, and also the judge of departed souls. In later times he is more exclusively considered the dire judge of all, and the tormentor of the wicked. He is represented as of a green color, with red garments, having a crown on his head, his eyes inflamed, and sitting on a buffalo, with a club and noose in his hands.

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  1. Hindu god of death and lord of the underworld

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