Spirits of the War Dead (2,466,000)
英霊二百四十六万六千柱
The 2,466,000 spirits enshrined at Yasukuni Shrine who died in Japan's modern wars
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Refers to the total number of spirits enshrined at Yasukuni Shrine—approximately 2,466,000 individuals who died in Japan's modern conflicts from the Boshin War (1868) through World War II. This specific number is cited when the complete body of enshrined spirits is honored collectively.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Yasukuni Shrine 靖国神社 | Tokyo | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Spirits of the War Dead (2,466,000) in Japanese mythology?
Spirits of the War Dead (2,466,000) (英霊二百四十六万六千柱) is The 2,466,000 spirits enshrined at Yasukuni Shrine who died in Japan's modern wars. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Spirits of the War Dead (2,466,000)?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Spirits of the War Dead (2,466,000), including Yasukuni Shrine.
What myths involve Spirits of the War Dead (2,466,000)?
Spirits of the War Dead (2,466,000) appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as The 2,466,000 spirits enshrined at Yasukuni Shrine who died in Japan's modern wars.