Sugawara no Michizane

Kanji: 菅原道真
Kana: すがわらのみちざね
Pronunciation: sugawara no michizane

TRANSLATION: None
ALTERNATE NAMES: Tenjin; Kan Shojo
ORIGIN: Heian period history

HABITAT: Shrines, Kyoto, Sky
DIET: Offerings, Prayers

ABILITIES:

• Thunder control
• Curse infliction
• Plague bringing

WEAKNESSES:

• Appeasement
• Prayers

OVERVIEW: Sugawara no Michizane is a powerful god, known for controlling storms, and is often found in Tenmangu shrines.

APPEARANCE: He appears as a dignified court noble in robes. His expression shows deep anger and sorrow. Lightning often surrounds his spiritual form. Statues depict him holding a scepter of office. He radiates an aura of immense power and authority.

BEHAVIOR: Michizane unleashes storms upon those who wronged him. He strikes the imperial palace with lightning bolts. The spirit demands respect and proper worship. He protects scholars who pray to him for success.

INTERACTIONS: Humans worship him at shrines to avoid his wrath. He is now a benevolent patron of learning. Students pray to him before taking entrance exams. Ancient courtiers feared his vengeful spirit greatly.

OTHER FORMS: He transformed into a thunder god after death. He is worshipped as the deity Tenjin.