Phosop
| Phosop โพสพ | |
|---|---|
Image of Phosop the goddess of rice at Siam Society, Bangkok | |
| Affiliation | Ponmagyi, Po Nagar, Dewi Sri, Tutelary deities |
| Abode | Paddy field |
| Symbol | Mature rice sheaves |
| Mount | clown featherback |
| Consort | Phra Mahachai Phraisop |
Phosop (Thai: โพสพ) or Phaisop (Thai: ไพสพ) is the rice goddess of the Thai people. She is a deity more related to ancient Thai folklore than a goddess of a structured, mainstream religion. She is also known as Mae Khwan Khao (Thai: แม่ขวัญข้าว; "Mother of Rice Prosperity").