Prince Morinaga
護良親王
Prince (1308–1335), son of Emperor Go-Daigo; fought for the Southern Court; died in captivity in Kamakura
About
Prince Morinaga (1308–1335), also read Moriyoshi, was a son of Emperor Go-Daigo who played an active military role in the campaigns against the Kamakura shogunate. Appointed Seii Taishogun by his father, he later fell out of favor and was imprisoned at Kamakura, where he was killed during Ashikaga Tadayoshi's retreat from the city. He is enshrined at Kamakuragū (Kamakura Shrine) in Kamakura.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kamakura-gu 鎌倉宮 | Kanagawa | independent |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Prince Morinaga in Japanese mythology?
Prince Morinaga (護良親王) is Prince (1308–1335), son of Emperor Go-Daigo; fought for the Southern Court; died in captivity in Kamakura. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Prince Morinaga?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Prince Morinaga, including Kamakura-gu.
What myths involve Prince Morinaga?
Prince Morinaga appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Prince (1308–1335), son of Emperor Go-Daigo; fought for the Southern Court; died in captivity in Kamakura.