In addition, Hachimanshin (God of War) has been also known as Hachiman Daibosatsu (Great Bodhisattava Hachiman) and can be seen in the common expression, 'Namuhachiman' (A Shinto God of War).
また八幡神は八幡大菩薩としても、夙（つと）に知られ、「南無八幡」と言う慣用句からも窺い知る事ができる。