愛宕権現 · fire deity

Atago Gongen

Atago Gongen is worshipped primarily in Kyoto, known as the fire kami. With roots in both Shinto and Buddhism, he is revered for his protective qualities against fire disasters, often depicted alongside Kannon in protective rituals.

Mythology

Once revered as a protective deity, Atago Gongen is said to have appeared to prevent a catastrophic fire in Kyoto, affirming his role as a guardian against flame.