Tsuki Hyakushi - One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
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The Moon of the Milky Way-11 viewsIn Chinese and Japanese legend, Vega (the Weaver) and Altair (the Herds boy) are separated by the Milky Way. They can meet each other only once a year. In that night, the magpies extend their wings to form a bridge over the Milky Way so that the lovers can meet.
1886
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Inamura Promontory-10 viewsNitta Yoshisada prayed to the Sea God and dedicated his sword into the sea at Inamura Promontory. Next day, the tide webbed unusually low, so Yoshisada's army could cross the water margin to defeat the enemy.
1886
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Takakura Moon-11 viewsHasebe Nobutsura looks after the fleeing Prince Mochihito and Minamoto no Munenobu. They are disguised as women.
1886
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Kitayama Moon-10 viewsToyohara Sumiaki, 16th C, was a renowned flute musician. One moon-lit night, he wandered into the wilderness of Kitayama. Suddenly a pack of wolves surrounded him. He thought he was going to be killed. He played his favorite flute for the last time. But the wolves became spellbound by his music. They disappeared into the woods leaving him unharmed.
1886
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Dawn Moon of the Shinto Shrine-10 viewsA float and a rooster on a drum (a symbol of a good government) in a procession for a Shinto festival.
1886
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The Moon's Inner Vision-15 viewsThe death battle of the blind warrior, Taira no Tomoume. He carries his personal emblem on his back, "From darkness, I have wandered lost on to a darker path. The moon of my heart is becoming clouded."
1886
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Mount Ji Ming Moon-12 viewsOn a hill overlooking the enemy camp, General Zi Fang (Jp: Shibo) played a few melodies from the enemy hometown. The enemy soldiers became homesick and ran away.
1886
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Chikubushima Moon-13 viewsThe renowned lute player, Taira no Tsunemasa, dedicates his music to the goddess Benten at Chikubu Island. He wears full armor sitting on a black bear skin.
1886
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Cassia-Tree Moon-13 viewsWu Gang (Jp. Gobetsu) was condemned to cut the cassia trees on the moon to eternity. The seeds from the eight giant cassia trees which grow on the moon, according to the Daoist legend, can render magical power and immortality.
1886
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Moon of the Pleasure Quarters-12 viewsA girl is watching the falling cherry blossoms while the mistress is watching her.
1886
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War Helmet with Third Day Moon-13 viewsWarrior, Yukimori in full armor.
1885
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Gravemarker Moon-15 viewsPoetess, Ono-no-Komachi in her later year sits on a grave marker contemplating.
1886
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