The rebel guardian of Edo
Taira no Masakado 平将門命
Also known as: Masakado-kō
The myth
Taira no Masakado was a 10th-century warrior in the Kantō region who rose against the court and declared himself the "New Emperor". He was killed in battle.
Many legends grew up around his spirit, and he came to be honored as a protector of the Kantō region and later of Edo. He is one of the three deities of Kanda Myōjin in Tokyo.
What people pray to Taira no Masakado for
- Victory in competition
- Warding off misfortune
- Work and career
Why: A warrior who fought to the end, enshrined as Edo's guardian, he is prayed to for victory and protection from misfortune.
Where to meet Taira no Masakado
The element shown is the one used by Kamimap's fun guardian-kami quiz, based on traditional five-element associations. It is not a religious teaching.