Zennyo Ryuo
善女龍王
Rain, water, agriculture
Good Dragon King
善女竜王
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki
About
A female dragon deity (ryuo) of Buddhist origin venerated for bringing rain. Zennyo Ryuo was enshrined at many water sources and reservoirs throughout Japan and was invoked during droughts by both Buddhist priests and Shinto ritualists.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Zentsuji Zenyo Shrine 善通寺善女龍王神社 | Kagawa |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Zennyo Ryuo in Japanese mythology?
Zennyo Ryuo (善女龍王) is Rain, water, agriculture. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Zennyo Ryuo?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Zennyo Ryuo, including Zentsuji Zenyo Shrine.
What myths involve Zennyo Ryuo?
Zennyo Ryuo appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Rain, water, agriculture.