Atago Gongen

deity intermediate Japanese single tradition · 1

Atago Gongen is a kami and tengu believed to be an avatar of the Buddhist bodhisattva Jizō and Izanami. Worshiped as a protector against fire and as a god of war and victory by samurai.

Relationships

co occurs with: Azukihakari, Azumi-no-isora, Ayakashi, Azukiarai, Azukibabaa
manifests as: Jizō, Izanami
syncretized with: Jizō, Izanami

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Mentioned by

Ayakashi
Azukiarai
Azukibabaa

Sources

wikipedia (1)

List of legendary creatures from Japan

Source passages

“A kami and tengu believed to be an avatar of the Buddhist bodhisattva Jizō and Izanami, worshiped as a protector against fire and as a god of war and victory by samurai.”
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