Suzu
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For other uses, see Suzu (disambiguation).
A suzu (鈴) is a Shinto religious bell charm, similar to the omamori. Some depict gods and heroes, while other designs such as lotuses are inspired by nature. Another common motif is the Shinto symbol mitsu tomoe. Gods available in suzus include Surutahiko, Ame-no-Uzume, Amaterasu, Inari, and Hotei. The suzu is usually bronze in color but can be silver, gold, or red. Suzus offer luck and protection and can be addressed with different prayers. Many Shintoists carry suzus with them when they are away from a shrine or home altar called a kamidana. They are often worn on a wrist or carried in a purse/pocket.
