A Tenmangu shrine said to have been built over the grave of Sugawara no Michizane, who died in exile at Dazaifu.
Legend Site
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
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| Encyclopedia | Sugawara no Michizane's Vengeful Spirit |
|---|---|
| Location | Fukuoka Dazaifu |
| Type of place | Shrine or temple |
| Map position | Approximately the actual place |
The legend that Sugawara no Michizane, who died in exile at Dazaifu on false charges, became a vengeful spirit and brought disasters on the capital, such as the Seiryoden lightning strike. He was later worshipped as Tenjin, the god of learning.