guardian kami
deity intermediate single tradition · 1
The guardian kami of Japan were the recipients of imperial messengers sent to report important events. These heihaku were initially presented to 16 shrines, including Ise Shrine.
When
- First attested
- 965 CE
- Attested period
- 965 – 965
- Historical notes
- Kami receiving imperial messengers.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Amaterasu, Toyouke-hime, Yamatohime-no-mikoto
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In 965, Emperor Murakami ordered imperial messengers to be sent to report important events to the guardian kami of Japan. These heihaku were initially presented to 16 shrines, including Ise Shrine.”
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