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  2. Monkeys in Japanese culture - Wikipedia

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    In ancient Shinto tradition, Sarutahiko Ōkami (猿田彦大神, lit. "monkey-field prince great god") or Sarutahiko (also pronounced Sarudahiko, Sarutabiko, or Sarudabiko) is a monkey-like God of Crossroads between heaven and earth. Sarutahiko Okami is worshipped at Tsubaki Grand Shrine in Mie and Ōasahiko Shrine in Tokushima.

  3. Sarutahiko Ōkami - Wikipedia

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    Sarutahiko has the distinction of being one of only seven kami to be honored with the title Ōkami (Japanese: 大神) or "Great Kami"; the other six are Izanagi, Izanami, Michikaeshi (also known as Yomido ni sayarimasu ōkami (?) who is the kami of the great rock used by Izanagi to obstruct the way to Yomi, and thus, preventing emergence of evil spirits from the Underworld), Sashikuni ...

  4. Tengu - Wikipedia

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    Sarutahiko Ōkami is considered to be the original model of Konoha-Tengu (a supernatural creature with a red face and long nose), which today is widely considered the Tengu ' s defining characteristic in the popular imagination. He is the Shinto monkey deity who is said to shed light on Heaven and Earth.

  5. List of legendary creatures from Japan - Wikipedia

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    Sarutahiko Ōkami The patron kami of martial arts and the guardian of the Ame-no-ukihashi bridge. He initially blocked Ninigi-no-Mikoto's descent to earth until Ame-no-Uzume persuaded him to let him pass. He would later become her husband. Satori A mountain-dwelling monkey-like creature that can read one's thoughts, hailing from Gifu Prefecture ...

  6. Tsubaki Grand Shrine - Wikipedia

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    The origins of Tsubaki Grand Shrine are unknown. Although there is no documentary evidence, the shrine's legend states that it was founded in the year 3 BCE [3] during the reign of the legendary Emperor Suinin by the order of Princess Yamato on the site of the grave of Sarutahiko.

  7. Shirahige Shrine - Wikipedia

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    The shrine is dedicated to Sarutahiko Okami. It is the head shrine of the Shirahige Shrines around the country. [1] The shrine's annual festivals are on May 3 and September 5-6. The floating torii at Shirahige

  8. Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America - Wikipedia

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    Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America, also sometimes known as Tsubaki America Jinja or in Japanese as amerika tsubaki ōkamiyashiro (アメリカ椿大神社), was the first Shinto shrine built in the mainland United States after World War II.

  9. Sarutahiko Shrine - Wikipedia

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    Sarutahiko Shrine (猿田彦神社) is a shinto shrine in Ise, Mie. [1] located close to Ise Grand Shrine. [2] It is a beppyo shrine and a Hokora in the modern system of ranked shinto shrines. The priests of the shrine are direct descendants of Sarutahiko Ōkami. [3] who it worships. [4] It is linked to Tsubaki Grand Shrine the Ichinomiya of ...