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Kinmamon is the central god of Ijun (いじゅん), a new religion originating from Okinawa that later spreading to Hawaii. According to the religion's founder, Rokurō Takayasu, Kinmamon spoke to him in his dreams during the early 70s. Described as being the collective embodiment the cosmos and spiritual embodiment of all other kami, particularly the kami of Okinawa. Later into the life of the religion, Kinmamon was additionally described by Takayasu as maintaining the samsara, having taken the place of the Buddha after he voluntarily stepped down from the role. When appearing before Takayasu, Kinmamon would grant him knowledge of warnings of a protective nature and healing. In line with other kami and beliefs from Okinawa, Kinmamon is associated with healing. Within the Hawaiian sect of the religion, Kinmamon is notably conflated with the goddess Pele. | |||
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Kinmamon is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.
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Origin
Kinmamon is the central god of Ijun (いじゅん), a new religion originating from Okinawa that later spreading to Hawaii. According to the religion's founder, Rokurō Takayasu, Kinmamon spoke to him in his dreams during the early 70s. Described as being the collective embodiment the cosmos and spiritual embodiment of all other kami, particularly the kami of Okinawa. Later into the life of the religion, Kinmamon was additionally described by Takayasu as maintaining the samsara, having taken the place of the Buddha after he voluntarily stepped down from the role. When appearing before Takayasu, Kinmamon would grant him knowledge of warnings of a protective nature and healing. In line with other kami and beliefs from Okinawa, Kinmamon is associated with healing. Within the Hawaiian sect of the religion, Kinmamon is notably conflated with the goddess Pele.
Design
Gameplay
Shin Megami Tensei IV
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Compendium
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| Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey |
The highest god of Ryukyu Shinto. He comes from the eternal kingdom of Nirai Kanai and has protected the Ryukyu Islands. There is a Yin and a Yang side to this deity; the one that came from the sky is Kiraikanaino Kinmamon, and the one that came from the sea is Ohokakerakuno Kinmamon. He is also a god who brings gifts of wisdom, and appears before people through women. |
| Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance |
Highest god of Ryukyu Shinto. He hails from the eternal kingdom Nirai Kanai, and protects the Ryukyu Islands.
There is a Yin and a Yang duality to this deity, with Kiraikanaino Kinmamon coming from the sky and Ohokakerakuno Kinmamon from the sea. He brings gifts of wisdom, and appears before people through women. |
| Soul Hackers(3DS) | The highest god of Ryukyu Shinto. He hails from the eternal kingdom Nirai Kanai and has protected the Ryukyu Islands. There is a Yin and a Yang duality to this deity. The one that came from the sky is Kiraikanaino Kinmamon, and the one the came from the sea is Ohokakerakuno Kinmamon. He is also a god who brings gifts of wisdom, and appears before people through women. |
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese
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キンマモン Kinmamon | Kinmamon |
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Render for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
