heavenly god; heavenly gods
spirit of Sugawara no Michizane
Tenmangu shrine (dedicated to Michizane's spirit)
pit of a dried plum; dried plum
tenjin hairstyle
prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
tuning peg (on a biwa or shamisen)
学問の神として天神を祀っている。
People enshrine Tenjin as the deity of learning.
京都では古くから天神信仰が盛んだ。
Tenjin worship has been strong in Kyoto since ancient times.
毎年二月には各地の天神を祀る祭が行われる。
Every February, festivals enshrining Tenjin are held in various places.