also: ぎょうえきじん
noun
god of pestilence; god who spreads infectious diseases
A deity in Japanese folk belief that brings epidemics. Often equated with 疫病神 (やくびょうがみ).
See also: 疫病神 (やくびょうがみ)
昔、村人は行疫神を鎮めるために祭りを行った。
Long ago, the villagers held a festival to appease the god of pestilence.
More common term for a god of pestilence; also used figuratively for a person who brings bad luck.
Compound of 行疫 (spreading pestilence) and 神 (god). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.