Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: En no ozunu

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En no ozunu

役の小角 役の行者
alternative words: Ennoozunu, Enno ozunu, En no kimi ozunu, En no gyoja, Ennogyoja, Enno gyoja
keywords: famous person , mystery , religion
related topics: Shugendo , Asuka period , Nara period , Ninja , Shoku nihongi
related web sites: http://server1.seafolk.ne.jp/~enigma/ennoozunu.htm
explanation: Sorcerer of late Asuka and early Nara period. According to Shoku Nihongi, he practiced asceticism at Mt Katsuragi in Asuka region and was banished in 699 to Izu province because people would be troubled by his magic. Able to fly in sky, walk on waters or block others by thought, En no ozunu was considered the founder of Shugendo and venerated by Ninja. There exist many legends about him all over Japan.


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