AVOCADO AUCTION 7 avocado trees were sprouted in the Finnish Arctic during the solstice, and thrived in the winter darkness before vigorously growing outdoors at Fukušima in Latvia's summer sun. Since Fukušima's literal translation is "the Island of Good Fortune", the plants have been named after Japan's Seven Gods of Good Fortune - Ebisu, Daikoku, Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Fukurokuju, Jurojin, Hotei. More ethnographic details here: https://www.worldhistory.org/Shichifukujin/ All bids will support Fukušima's fundraising campaign. From left to right: 1. Ebisu - the patron of work, specifically tradesmen, farmers and fishermen. 2. *SOLD* Daikoku - the god of wealth, prosperity and the kitchen, the patron of farmers and leader of the Shichifukujin. 3. Benzaiten - the goddess of love, fertility and reasoning. The patron of wealth, literature, and music, and she is also the embodiment of femininity. 4. Bishamonten - is the god of happiness and war, is the patron of warriors and protector of the righteous. 5. Fukurokuju - signifies happiness (fuku), wealth (roku), and longevity (ju); he is, therefore, known as the god of wisdom and longevity. 6. *SOLD* Jurojin - is likewise a god of longevity and wisdom. 7. *SOLD* Hotei - Known as the Laughing Buddha, represents thrift and philanthropy, as well as contentment and happiness.