31. Ravalnath is a guardian deity ( Kshetrapala ) who protects the locality from climatic disasters, witchcraft and snakebites. 32. The guardian deities of Eorzea, known as the Twelve, retreated from direct involvement with mortals during this time. 33. Eight Guardian Deities adorn the antechamber. 34. However, he played a more important role in the countryside, where he was seen as a guardian deity . 35. The shrine of the guardian deity Bhoothanathar, housing his wooden image, is a important shrine in the temple. 36. The figures making up the assembly of guardian deities are arranged into four rows spread across the painting. 37. One of these, " Sajenan ", is presented to the guardian deities by the priest in formal liturgy. 38. Artemis replaces Athena as the Earth guardian deity and takes over the Sanctuary, turning Athena's Saints into her servants. 39. His recovery was credited by the regent to the intervention of the Dalai Lama's own guardian deity , Dorje Dakpa. 40. The design of entrances, for example, illustrates the practice of placing buildings under the protection of a guardian deity .
