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Daishogun Hachi-jinja (大将軍八神社) is home to the 'God of the Pole Star' (大将軍-Daishogun), guardian of directions &...
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72 days ago
Daishogun Hachi-jinja (大将軍八神社) is home to the 'God of the Pole Star' (大将軍-Daishogun), guardian of directions &...
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KyotoDailyPhoto 72 days ago
...movement of the stars & a complex system of lucky & unlucky days (& even directions) influenced courtly life.
KyotoDailyPhoto 72 days ago
...overseer of directional taboos (方違え). In Heian times people believed their fortunes were governed by the...