菅原道真 · goryo · Heian period

Sugawara no Michizane

Sugawara no Michizane transitioned from a respected scholar to a powerful kami after death, embodying the spirit of a noble wronged by court conspiracies. His transformation into a goryo demonstrates the connection between historical figures and the spiritual realm in Japan.

Legend

After being exiled from court due to political intrigue, Michizane died in despair. His anger as a goryo led to natural disasters affecting the empire, necessitating his posthumous deification.