Sugawara no Michizane
菅原道真
Deified form of Sugawara no Michizane (845–903), venerated as Tenjin, god of learning
About
Sugawara no Michizane (845–903) was a brilliant Heian scholar-statesman who was exiled to Dazaifu and posthumously deified as Tenjin, the god of learning. The name 'Sugawara no Michizane' refers to the historical person; as a deity he is more commonly called Tenjin. See also the canonical entry for tenjin.
Animal Messenger
Ox (牛)
The ox is Tenjin's sacred animal.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tsuruoka Tenmangu 鶴岡天満宮 | Yamagata | branch |
| Ushioe Tenmangu 潮江天満宮 | Kochi | branch |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Sugawara no Michizane in Japanese mythology?
Sugawara no Michizane (菅原道真) is Deified form of Sugawara no Michizane (845–903), venerated as Tenjin, god of learning. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 2 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane?
There are 2 shrines in our database dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, including Tsuruoka Tenmangu, Ushioe Tenmangu.
What myths involve Sugawara no Michizane?
Sugawara no Michizane appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Deified form of Sugawara no Michizane (845–903), venerated as Tenjin, god of learning.