I'm reminded of how the Killing Stone, meant to seal the Japanese yokai Tamamo-no-Mae, was found broken in half a year or two ago, leading some to believe that evil being was on the loose again.
The power of Japanese folklore is very strong. The government's decision to send Shinto priests to perform a ritual on the stone, despite it being a myth, shows a deep respect for tradition and cultural history. It's a "just in case" moment that beautifully illustrates how myths can still hold power in the modern world, not because people necessarily believe them literally, but because they represent something significant in the collective consciousness.There's something endearing and even comforting about acknowledging the old stories and rituals, even if it's just to maintain a connection to the past. It's a nod to the idea that while we live in a rational world, there’s still room for the mysterious and the unknown. After all, why not play it safe with a bit of ritual, just in case there's more to the story than meets the eye?
I'm reminded of how the Killing Stone, meant to seal the Japanese yokai Tamamo-no-Mae, was found broken in half a year or two ago, leading some to believe that evil being was on the loose again.
The Japanese government actually sent Shinto priests to do a ritual on the rock because of this.
I have to admit, I love that. "This is not real, but just in case..."
The power of Japanese folklore is very strong. The government's decision to send Shinto priests to perform a ritual on the stone, despite it being a myth, shows a deep respect for tradition and cultural history. It's a "just in case" moment that beautifully illustrates how myths can still hold power in the modern world, not because people necessarily believe them literally, but because they represent something significant in the collective consciousness.There's something endearing and even comforting about acknowledging the old stories and rituals, even if it's just to maintain a connection to the past. It's a nod to the idea that while we live in a rational world, there’s still room for the mysterious and the unknown. After all, why not play it safe with a bit of ritual, just in case there's more to the story than meets the eye?