Myoken Bosatsu
Myoken Bosatsu
North Star, divine sight, protection, navigation
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A bodhisattva of esoteric Buddhism identified with the North Star (Polaris). Myoken was widely venerated in Japan as a guardian deity and later syncretized into Shinto worship. Shrines and temples dedicated to Myoken were patronized by warrior clans who sought protection and divine vision.
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| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Myoken Hall (Ikegami) Myoken Hall (Ikegami) | Tokyo | head |
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Who is Myoken Bosatsu in Japanese mythology?
Myoken Bosatsu (妙見菩薩) is North Star, divine sight, protection, navigation. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Myoken Bosatsu?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Myoken Bosatsu, including Myoken Hall (Ikegami).
What myths involve Myoken Bosatsu?
Myoken Bosatsu appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as North Star, divine sight, protection, navigation.