Tobiume (flying plum tree) legend
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The Tobiume (flying plum tree) legend tells of a beloved plum tree that miraculously flew from Kyoto to Dazaifu to reunite with the exiled scholar-deity Sugawara no Michizane, symbolizing enduring loyalty and affection.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Tobiume (flying plum tree) legend canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8528921 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tobiume (flying plum tree) legend Context triple: [Dazaifu Tenmangū, hasLegend, Tobiume (flying plum tree) legend]
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A.
Figtree
Figtree is a residential suburb of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia, known for its shopping centre and proximity to both the Illawarra escarpment and the city centre.
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B.
Nagi tree
The Nagi tree is a revered sacred tree species in Japan, often associated with Shinto shrines and believed to offer protection and good fortune.
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C.
The Tree
"The Tree" is a minimalist abstract painting by American artist Agnes Martin, exemplifying her serene grid-based style and meditative approach to art.
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D.
Nothotsuga
Nothotsuga is a small genus of coniferous trees in the family Pinaceae, closely related to hemlocks and native to parts of Asia.
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E.
Harakmbut
The Harakmbut are an indigenous people of the Peruvian Amazon known for their distinct languages, forest-based livelihoods, and deep cultural ties to the Madre de Dios region.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tobiume (flying plum tree) legend Target entity description: The Tobiume (flying plum tree) legend tells of a beloved plum tree that miraculously flew from Kyoto to Dazaifu to reunite with the exiled scholar-deity Sugawara no Michizane, symbolizing enduring loyalty and affection.
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A.
Figtree
Figtree is a residential suburb of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia, known for its shopping centre and proximity to both the Illawarra escarpment and the city centre.
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B.
Nagi tree
The Nagi tree is a revered sacred tree species in Japan, often associated with Shinto shrines and believed to offer protection and good fortune.
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C.
The Tree
"The Tree" is a minimalist abstract painting by American artist Agnes Martin, exemplifying her serene grid-based style and meditative approach to art.
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D.
Nothotsuga
Nothotsuga is a small genus of coniferous trees in the family Pinaceae, closely related to hemlocks and native to parts of Asia.
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E.
Harakmbut
The Harakmbut are an indigenous people of the Peruvian Amazon known for their distinct languages, forest-based livelihoods, and deep cultural ties to the Madre de Dios region.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Japanese legend
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cultural myth ⓘ folklore narrative ⓘ |
| associatedDeity | Tenjin ⓘ |
| associatedMotif |
faithful plant companion
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flying tree ⓘ |
| associatedPeriod | Heian period ⓘ |
| associatedPlant | plum tree ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Dazaifu
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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine ⓘ
linked to:
Dazaifu Tenmangū
Kyoto ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| culturalRole |
origin story for sacred plum tree at Dazaifu Tenmangu
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part of the Tenjin faith narrative cycle ⓘ |
| features | Tobiume plum tree ⓘ |
| hasJapaneseName | 飛梅伝説 ⓘ |
| hasMainCharacter | Sugawara no Michizane ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
exiled scholar-deity
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miraculous relocation of a sacred object ⓘ |
| inspiredTradition | reverence for early-blooming plum trees at Tenmangu shrines ⓘ |
| involvesLocation |
Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture
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linked to:
Dazaifu
Kyoto ⓘ |
| language | Japanese ⓘ |
| linkedBelief | plum blossoms favored by Tenjin ⓘ |
| linkedRitual | visits to Tobiume tree at Dazaifu Tenmangu ⓘ |
| narrativeElement |
exile of Sugawara no Michizane
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miraculous flight of a plum tree ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Tenjin worship
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plum blossom veneration in Japan ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Tenjin myths and legends
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legends of Sugawara no Michizane ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
bond between human and nature
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devotion to Sugawara no Michizane ⓘ enduring loyalty ⓘ steadfast affection ⓘ |
| theme |
affection
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loyalty ⓘ miracles ⓘ reunion ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Tobiume (flying plum tree) legend Description of subject: The Tobiume (flying plum tree) legend tells of a beloved plum tree that miraculously flew from Kyoto to Dazaifu to reunite with the exiled scholar-deity Sugawara no Michizane, symbolizing enduring loyalty and affection.
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