Ryuike Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nara Prefecture, whose name literally means 'Dragon Pond Shrine,' suggesting a historical connection to water worship or a sacred pond associated with dragon deities.
- 宗派
- Local shrine
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Dragon deity or water kami
- 祀られている神
- Dragon deity
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Look for water features or pond remnants that may explain the shrine's dragon-themed name.
文化的背景
The shrine's name indicates traditional Japanese beliefs associating dragons with water sources, rainfall, and agricultural prosperity. Dragon worship at Shinto shrines often relates to prayers for adequate water supply and protection from floods.