Wake no Kiyomaro
Wake no Kiyomaro
Court official (733–799) who defied the Buddhist monk Dokyo's usurpation attempt; national hero who protected imperial succession
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Wake no Kiyomaro (733–799) was a court official of the Nara period who became a national hero for protecting the imperial succession. The monk Dokyo had gained power over Empress Shotoku and spread a rumor from Usa Hachiman that the oracle endorsed Dokyo becoming emperor. Kiyomaro was sent to verify the oracle, returned with the truthful message that 'the throne must remain in the imperial line,' and refused to distort it despite pressure. He was subsequently exiled and mutilated but eventually vindicated.
He is enshrined at Gokokuji Jinja (later護王神社/Goo Jinja) in Kyoto, where he is venerated as a guardian of honest and loyal governance. The shrine also has boar statues—because according to legend, a herd of boars protected him during his exile.
Animal messager
Wild boar (猪（いのしし）)
A herd of wild boars is said to have protected Wake no Kiyomaro during his exile.
Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité
| Sanctuaire | Préfecture | Rôle dans le réseau |
|---|---|---|
| Go-o Shrine Go-o Shrine | Kyoto |
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Qui est Wake no Kiyomaro dans la mythologie japonaise ?
Wake no Kiyomaro (和気清麻呂) est Court official (733–799) who defied the Buddhist monk Dokyo's usurpation attempt; national hero who protected imperial succession. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Historical et est vénérée dans 1 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.
Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Wake no Kiyomaro ?
Notre base de données recense 1 sanctuaire dédié à Wake no Kiyomaro, dont Go-o Shrine.
Quels mythes mettent en scène Wake no Kiyomaro ?
Wake no Kiyomaro apparaît dans les mythes du Historical, connu comme Court official (733–799) who defied the Buddhist monk Dokyo's usurpation attempt; national hero who protected imperial succession.