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Myōbu
In Japan, is a title which was given to ladies of the fifth rank in the imperial court or to midrank noblewomen. In '' The Pillow Book'', Lady Myōbu was also the name of a pet cat belonging to Empress Consort Sadako, whom the author Sei Shōnagon served. The term ''myōbu'' is also used to describe the fox messengers of Inari Ōkami and the subshrines in which they are worshipped. Japanese folklore contains several stories that suggest explanations for the connection, mainly involving Fushimi Inari-taisha on Mount Inari near Kyoto. On this mountain are a vast number of shrines, most of which are devoted to Inari, but some are also devoted to other deities, including a fox deity named Myōbu. Fushimi Inari-taisha itself contains a number smaller shrines dedicated to foxes, including the Byakko-sha ("white fox shrine") and the Myōbu-sha ("court lady shrine"). The fox messengers of Inari Ōkami are also called ''byakko'' (白狐). History The reason why ''myōbu'' are a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myōbu (goddess)
In Japan, is a title which was given to ladies of the fifth rank in the Imperial Court in Kyoto, imperial court or to midrank Nobility, noblewomen. In ''The Pillow Book'', Lady Myōbu was also the name of a pet cat belonging to Empress Sadako (Heian period), Empress Consort Sadako, whom the author Sei Shōnagon served. The term ''myōbu'' is also used to describe the fox messengers of Inari Ōkami and the subshrines in which they are worshipped. Japanese folklore contains several stories that suggest explanations for the connection, mainly involving Fushimi Inari Shrine, Fushimi Inari-taisha on Mount Inari near Kyoto. On this mountain are a vast number of Jinja (Shinto), shrines, most of which are devoted to Inari, but some are also devoted to other deities, including a fox deity named Myōbu (goddess), Myōbu. Fushimi Inari-taisha itself contains a number smaller shrines dedicated to foxes, including the Byakko-sha ("white fox shrine") and the Myōbu-sha ("court lady shrine"). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dakini
A ḍākinī ( sa, डाकिनी; ; mn, хандарма; ; alternatively 荼枳尼, ; 荼吉尼, ; or 吒枳尼, ; Japanese: 荼枳尼 / 吒枳尼 / 荼吉尼, ''dakini'') is a type of female spirit, goddess, or demon in Hinduism and Buddhism. The concept of the ḍākinī somewhat differs depending on the context and the tradition. For instance, in earlier Hindu texts and East Asian esoteric Buddhism, the term denotes a race of demonesses who ate the flesh and/or vital essence of humans. In Hindu Tantric literature, Ḍākinī is the name of a goddess often associated with one of the six chakras or the seven fundamental elements ('' dhātu'') of the human body. In Nepalese and Tibetan Buddhism, meanwhile, 'ḍākinī' (also wisdom ḍākinī) can refer to both what can be best described as fierce-looking female embodiments of enlightened energy and to human women with a certain amount of spiritual development, both of which can help Tantric initiates attaining enli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naemyeongbu
Naemyeongbu ( Hangul: 내명부, Hanja: 內命婦), literally Women of the Internal Court, was a category of rank in the royal court of the Joseon dynasty that referred to concubines and female officials living within the palaces. It was separate from the ''Oemyeongbu'' () category, which consisted of royal women living outside the palace. Definition Although regulations concerning court ladies were introduced under King Taejo, detailed definitions of ranks, titles, and duties were outlined in the State Code of Joseon, promulgated under King Seongjong, where the term ''naemyeongbu'' appears. ''Naemyeongbu'' comprised women serving at court and living in the palaces, but excluded the Queen, who was beyond rank and oversaw the court ladies. By contrast, '' gungnyeo'' refers to all women at court below the senior 1st rank. Within the ''naemyeongbu'', the ''naegwan'' () were concubines from the senior 1st rank to junior 4th rank, and they did not play any role in the househo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mingfu
Mingfu (; "noblewoman", "court lady") was granted to wives of officials, non-imperial aristocrats and collateral clanswomen. Also, mothers of imperial consorts were granted a title of according to the rank held by her daughter as well as sisters of imperial consorts. A title was granted to nursemaids of emperors and attendants of imperial consorts. Noblewomen were divided into 7 ranks according to the rank of her husband and her daughter, if her daughter was an imperial consort. If the title held by husbands was divided into subclasses, they could be treated equally. Rules of promotion Married lady held title according to the position of her husband and could be promoted if her family members or children became officials or were awarded aristocratic title. Wives of 8th and 9th rank officials could be granted a title of mingfu. Mingfu retained her title even after divorce if her sister or daughter was imperial consort. However, wives and mothers of dukes and aristocrats who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inari Fox Statues, Fushimi Inari-taisha 05
Inari may refer to: Shinto * Inari Ōkami, a Shinto spirit ** Mount Inari in Japan, site of Fushimi Inari-taisha, the main Shinto shrine to Inari ** Inari Shrine, shrines to the Shinto god Inari * Inari-zushi, a type of sushi Places * Inari, Finland, municipality * Inari (village), in the municipality of the same name in Finland * Lake Inari, Finland * Inari Station, a railway station in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan Astronomy * 1532 Inari, a main-belt asteroid Given name * Inari Karsh (born 1953), professor of Middle East and Mediterranean Studies at King's College London * Inari Vachs (born 1974), American pornographic actress Fictional characters * Inari, minor character in the manga/anime '' Naruto'' * Human sub-species that can see in the dark from the television series ''Andromeda'' * Inari Raith, a minor character from ''The Dresden Files'' * A deity and marriage candidate in the Nintendo 3DS game Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns Anthropology * Inari Sami people, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Fox
The red fox (''Vulpes vulpes'') is the largest of the true foxes and one of the most widely distributed members of the Order (biology), order Carnivora, being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere including most of North America, Europe and Asia, plus parts of North Africa. It is listed as least concern by the IUCN. Its range has increased alongside human expansion, having been Foxes in Australia, introduced to Australia, where it is considered harmful to native mammals and bird populations. Due to its presence in Australia, it is included on the list of the List of the world's 100 worst invasive species, "world's 100 worst invasive species". The red fox originated from smaller-sized ancestors from Eurasia during the Middle Villafranchian period, and colonised North America shortly after the Wisconsin glaciation. Among the true foxes, the red fox represents a more progressive form in the direction of Carnivore, carnivory. Apart from its large size, the red fox is disting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitsune
In Japanese folklore, , are foxes that possess paranormal abilities that increase as they get older and wiser. According to ''yōkai'' folklore, all foxes have the ability to shapeshift into human form. While some folktales speak of employing this ability to trick others—as foxes in folklore often do—other stories portray them as faithful guardians, friends, and lovers. Foxes and humans lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto or spirit, and serve as its messengers. This role has reinforced the fox's supernatural significance. The more tails a has—they may have as many as nine—the older, wiser, and more powerful it is. Because of their potential power and influence, some people make sacrifices to them as to a deity. Conversely foxes were often seen as " witch animals", especially during the Edo period (1603–1867), and were thought of as goblins who could ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tofu
Tofu (), also known as bean curd in English, is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness; it can be ''silken'', ''soft'', ''firm'', ''extra firm'' or ''super firm''. Beyond these broad textural categories, there are many varieties of tofu. It has a subtle flavor, so it can be used in savory and sweet dishes. It is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish and its flavors, and due to its spongy texture, it absorbs flavors well. It is a traditional component of East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines, and has been consumed in China for over 2,000 years. In modern western cooking, it is most often treated as a meat substitute. Nutritionally, tofu is low in calories, while containing a relatively large amount of protein. It is high in iron, and can have a high calcium or magnesium content depending on the coagulants (e.g. calcium chloride, calcium sulphate, magnesium sulphate) used in manufacturi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magatama
are curved, comma-shaped beads that appeared in prehistoric Japan from the Final Jōmon period through the Kofun period, approximately 1000 BCE to the 6th century CE. The beads, also described as "jewels", were made of primitive stone and earthen materials in the early period, but by the end of the Kofun period were made almost exclusively of jade. originally served as decorative jewelry, but by the end of the Kofun period functioned as ceremonial and religious objects. Archaeological evidence suggests that were produced in specific areas of Japan and were widely dispersed throughout the Japanese archipelago to the Southern Koreanic kingdoms via trade routes. Jōmon period first appeared in Japan in the Final Jōmon period (1000–300 BCE), and in this period were made from relatively simple, naturally occurring materials, including clay, talc, slate, quartz, gneiss, jadeite, nephrite, and serpentinite. from the Jōmon period were irregularly shaped, lacked continuity in f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ema (Shinto)
are small wooden plaques, common to Japan, in which Shinto and Buddhist worshippers write prayers or wishes. are left hanging up at the shrine, where the (spirits or gods) are believed to receive them. Typically wide and tall, they often carry images or are shaped like animals, or symbols from the zodiac, Shinto, or the particular shrine or temple. In ancient times, people would donate horses to the shrines for good favor; over time this was transferred to a wooden plaque with a picture of a horse, and later still to the various wooden plaques sold today for the same purpose. Once inscribed with a wish, are hung at the shrine until they are ritually burned at special events, symbolic of the liberation of the wish from the writer. History In some early Shinto and folk traditions of Japan, horses were seen as carrying messages from the , and were usually used to transmit requests during droughts or famines. Horses were extremely expensive, and figures made of clay or wood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inari Daimyōjin Ryūki
Inari may refer to: Shinto * Inari Ōkami, a Shinto spirit ** Mount Inari in Japan, site of Fushimi Inari-taisha, the main Shinto shrine to Inari ** Inari Shrine, shrines to the Shinto god Inari * Inari-zushi, a type of sushi Places * Inari, Finland, municipality * Inari (village), in the municipality of the same name in Finland * Lake Inari, Finland * Inari Station, a railway station in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan Astronomy * 1532 Inari, a main-belt asteroid Given name * Inari Karsh (born 1953), professor of Middle East and Mediterranean Studies at King's College London * Inari Vachs (born 1974), American pornographic actress Fictional characters * Inari, minor character in the manga/anime '' Naruto'' * Human sub-species that can see in the dark from the television series ''Andromeda'' * Inari Raith, a minor character from ''The Dresden Files'' * A deity and marriage candidate in the Nintendo 3DS game Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns Anthropology * Inari Sami people, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin No Myōbu
Shin may refer to: Biology * The front part of the human leg below the knee * Shinbone, the tibia, the larger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates Names * Shin (given name) (Katakana: シン, Hiragana: しん), a Japanese given name * Shin (Korean surname) (Hangul: 신, Hanja: 申, 辛, 愼), a Korean family name * Shin (Chinese: 新, which means "new"), spelled in Pinyin as Xin Fictional characters * Shin Akuma, a character in the Street Fighter series * Shin Asuka (other), multiple * Shin Malphur, a character in the video game '' Destiny 2: Forsaken'' *Kamen Rider Shin, a character in the Kamen Rider series * Seijuro Shin (進), a character in the manga and anime series ''Eyeshield 21'' * A character in the manga Dorohedoro * A character in the manga and anime '' Fist of the North Star'' Music * Shin (band) ( zh, 信樂團, links=no) * Shin (singer) (蘇見信), a Taiwanese singer and former lead singer of the band Shin * Shin, the drummer o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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