noun
Ōban; one of the eight gods of the traditional calendar
A deity in the traditional Japanese calendar system, specifically one of the 八将神 (Hasshōjin). The term is highly domain-specific and rarely encountered outside historical or religious contexts.
See also: 八将神
黄幡は八将神の一柱で、暦の上で特定の方角を司るとされる。
Ōban is one of the eight gods of the traditional calendar, said to govern a specific direction on the calendar.
八将神 is the collective term for the eight gods of the traditional calendar, of which 黄幡 is one member.
The name is composed of 黄 (yellow) and 幡 (banner/flag). The exact origin is uncertain; it is a traditional term from the Chinese-influenced calendar system adopted in Japan.