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.
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Wild boar (猪（いのしし）)
A herd of wild boars is said to have protected Wake no Kiyomaro during his exile.
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| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Go-o Shrine Go-o Shrine | Kyoto |
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Who is Wake no Kiyomaro in Japanese mythology?
Wake no Kiyomaro (和気清麻呂) is Court official (733–799) who defied the Buddhist monk Dokyo's usurpation attempt; national hero who protected imperial succession. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Wake no Kiyomaro?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Wake no Kiyomaro, including Go-o Shrine.
What myths involve Wake no Kiyomaro?
Wake no Kiyomaro appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Court official (733–799) who defied the Buddhist monk Dokyo's usurpation attempt; national hero who protected imperial succession.