Shichifukujin are the Seven Lucky Gods who may also be known as the Seven Gods of Happiness or the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. The seven gods are in fact of diverse origin as some are originally from Buddhism, some are from Shinto, and still others come from Chinese tradition. There are also varying traditions of which gods actually make up the group but the established seven are: Ebisu, Daikoku, Benten, Bishamon, Fukurokuju, Jurojin, and Hotei. Although each generally represents good fortune, they also have particular characteristics and associations. More info: http://www.ancient.eu/Shichifukujin/