Traditionally, Tenjins were enshrined in various locations as were Karai tenjin, but since Karai tenjin was equated with Michizane, the Tenjins enshrined in various locations were also considered to be Michizane.
各地にも火雷天神と同様の伝承とともに天神が祀られていたが、火雷天神が道真と同一視されたことから、各地に祀られていた天神もまた道真であるとされるようになった。