三面龍王大権現

Sanmen Ryuo Daigongen Shrine

Japanese Name三面龍王大権現
English NameSanmen Ryuo Daigongen Shrine
PrefectureKochi
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityThree-faced Dragon King
TypeRyuo Shrine
Coordinates33.5117920, 132.7482558

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About this Shrine

A shrine dedicated to the Three-faced Dragon King, a powerful deity associated with water, rain, and protection. The gongen designation indicates syncretic Buddhist-Shinto origins, where the dragon king is venerated as a manifestation of divine power.

Cultural Significance

Dragon kings in Japanese religious tradition are powerful water deities borrowed from Buddhist cosmology, often invoked for rainfall, flood control, and maritime protection. The three faces typically represent different aspects of divine power or the ability to see past, present, and future.

Enshrined Deities

Three-faced Dragon King

Location

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