Tenjin
ancestor earth Shinto single tradition · 1
Tenjin is a deified ancestor who was Sugawara no Michizane (845–903 CE) in life. He is worshipped as a kami not because of godly powers, but because of a distinctive quality or virtue. Tenjin is celebrated regionally with miniature shrines (hokora) built in his honor.
When
- First attested
- 845 CE
- Attested period
- 845 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Historical figure Sugawara no Michizane (845–903 CE) deified after death as Tenjin.
Relationships
- aspect of
- Kami
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“An example of this is Tenjin, who was Sugawara no Michizane (845–903 CE) in life. These kami are celebrated regionally, and miniature shrines (hokora) have been built in their honor.”
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