Illustrated Legends of the Kitano Shrine (Kitano Tenjin Engi) (detail). Kamakura period (1185–1333), 13th century. Japan. Handscroll; ink and color on paper; 11 3/4 x 28 ft. 3 3/4 in. (29.8 x 863 cm). Fletcher Fund, 1925 (25.224e).
Finally, full amends are made and the highest imperial ranks and titles are conferred upon Michizane. He is also named a Tenjin or heavenly spirit. With this the spirit's anger is finally quelled, and peace returns. The Tenjin of the Kitano Shrine then becomes a source of aid for those who are unjustly persecuted.
