God of luck ,of health and prosperity. Patron of fishermen and workers, divinity of honest work, fair trade.
He is one of the 7 gods of luck/happiness in Japanese folklore, they are called «shichifukujin» and they are prayed at the beginning of the year.
These deities arrive on a big boat named « Takarabune » to spread happiness, wealth and luck in their path.
Ebisu is the only God among the 7 who is coming from Japan, the others having mainly Indian and Chinese origins.