Raijin://

> Pronunciation: (RAI-jin)

> English name: Thunder god

> Distinctive features: Muscular humanoid demon like god with wild hair, fierce face and drum attached to a ring. often surrounded by lightning and clouds. Sometimes shown with Raijū, his thunder beast companion.

> Powers: Thunder, lightning, storms, weather manipulation.

> Habitat: Skies, storm clouds

> Claim to fame: Shinto god of thunder and storms. causes awe, fear, and respect. Often paired with Fujin, god of wind. Known as a trickster as well as a protector, sometimes defending Japan against invaders like against the mongols with his storms

> Common tattoo depictions: works best larger scale to incorporate his drums, cloud background and lightning. works even better really large scale with fujin for the matching pair of storm gods. 

> Tattoo symbolism: Power, energy, protection, divine wrath, unstoppable force.