秋葉三尺坊大権現 · fire kami

Akiba Sanshakubō Daigongen

Akiba Sanshakubō Daigongen is venerated as the deity governing fire and is connected to the protection against disasters. He is associated with the esoteric practices of fire rituals in Shinto and Buddhist traditions, symbolizing purification and safety. Pilgrims come to him for blessings in managing fire and mitigating its destructive potential.

Mythology

According to myth, Akiba manifested his divine form to a group of monks experiencing a catastrophic fire, sparing them as a sign of his protective prowess.