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@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social · 4 days ago

⛩️SEIMEI'S SHRINE⭐️

It may be small, and perhaps not as picturesque as other nearby shrines, but Seimei-jinja's (晴明神社) grounds are filled with interesting monuments and memorials to Abe-no-Seimei (安倍晴明 921-1005) and his mysterious life.

#Kyoto #晴明神社 #京都

A giant stone komainu guards the grounds of Seimei-jinja.

The Seimei pentagram motif features prominently at the shrine.

Remnants of the old Ichijo Modori-bashi (bridge).

A statue of Abe-no-Seimei before the main hall of Seimei-jinja.

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@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social replied · 4 days ago

🪄SON OF A FOX🦊

Abe-no-Seimei (安倍晴明 921-1005) is often thought of as the 'Merlin of Japan'.
Celebrated as perhaps the most successful onmyōji (陰陽師 'yin-and-yang master'), Seimei served 6 emperors. Thanks to a prominent career and long (sickness free) life he came to be viewed as a magical figure.

One of those picture boards where guests are encouraged to put their face through...in this case acting as Abe-no-Seimei or a shikigami.

Bellflowers bloom in the grounds of Seimei-jinja.

People rub the feet of Abe-no-Seimei's statue for luck.

Statue of Abe-no-Seimei at Seimei-jinja.

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@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social replied · 4 days ago

Long after he had died, Seimei was the subject of countless stories and miraculous legends.

As an onmyōji (陰陽師) Seimei worked in the palace's onmyō-ryō (陰陽寮 'Bureau of Yin-Yang Divination'), responsible for geomantic and spiritual matters.
#folklore #Japan #Kyoto #安倍晴明

Votive tablets at Seimei-jinja in the shape of the Seimei pentagram.

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