Kusunoki Masashige
Kusunoki Masashige
Loyal retainer of Emperor Go-Daigo (c.1294–1336); model of samurai loyalty; died at the Battle of Minato River
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Kusunoki Masashige (c.1294–1336) is revered as the model of absolute samurai loyalty in Japanese history. He served Emperor Go-Daigo with unwavering devotion throughout the fall of the Kamakura shogunate and the Kenmu Restoration. When Ashikaga Takauji turned against Go-Daigo, Masashige advised withdrawal but nevertheless fought and died at the Battle of Minatogawa in 1336, refusing to surrender even knowing the battle was lost.
His words to his son before the battle—'I wish I could be reborn seven times to fight for my lord'—became the archetype of samurai loyalty. He is enshrined at Minatogawa Shrine in Kobe (Hyogo) and honored by the bronze statue outside the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. He is venerated as a patron of loyalty, courage, and devoted service.
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Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité
| Sanctuaire | Préfecture | Rôle dans le réseau |
|---|---|---|
| Minatogawa Shrine Minatogawa Shrine | Hyogo |
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Qui est Kusunoki Masashige dans la mythologie japonaise ?
Kusunoki Masashige (楠木正成) est Loyal retainer of Emperor Go-Daigo (c.1294–1336); model of samurai loyalty; died at the Battle of Minato River. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Historical et est vénérée dans 1 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.
Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Kusunoki Masashige ?
Notre base de données recense 1 sanctuaire dédié à Kusunoki Masashige, dont Minatogawa Shrine.
Quels mythes mettent en scène Kusunoki Masashige ?
Kusunoki Masashige apparaît dans les mythes du Historical, connu comme Loyal retainer of Emperor Go-Daigo (c.1294–1336); model of samurai loyalty; died at the Battle of Minato River.