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country that comes to Japan dipikiran we are a very diverse culture. Japanese Culture
very much and interesting to observe. One of them is religion
typical Japanese Shinto Religion yanitu
. Religion
Shinto itself has a legend associated with
Sakaki, sacred tree in the Shinto religion . Here it is legend,
Religion Shinto mentions that nature is something that is purified. To be associated with natural means can be close to God. Natural objects revered as sacred spirits (called us). Especially Sakaki tree or have the Latin Cleyera this japonica.
Sakaki Tree is a tree with lush green leaves that are found in mythology, literature and sacred rituals in Japan
. In the spring, Sakaki tree fragrances issued by the falling white flowers followed by fruit-shaped appearance of small dark red. This tree grows in the warm temperate in
Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
Kojiki (Ancient books) is a very valuable record for
Shinto religion and thought to originate from the 8th century. Based on the writings and Another reference from Japanese mythology,
Sakaki tree has a significant role in the creation story of the Japanese
. In ancient times the holy life partner named Izanagi and Isanami that makes the Japanese islands and their children became gods in various Japanese clans.
Their daughter, Amaterasu (Goddess who shines great nan) was born from the left eye of his father who eventually became the Sun Goddess. From this goddess of the Japanese imperial family
admit they came from. His brother Susanoo, god of the storm was given the task to lead the ocean, but before going Susanoo destroyed rice fields and causing Amaterasu ravaged homes. Feeling upset and angry, Amaterasu finally go into a cave and shut down. This led the world into darkness.
To lure Amaterasu out of hiding, the gods finally bring Sakaki tree branch 500 of Mount Kaga in heaven to put on the front door of the cave was inhabited by Amaterasu. At the top of a tree branch mounted 500 jewel Sakaki, medially placed mirror with eight-foot tall and at the bottom of the tree in place the various offerings. The gods then making noise and having fun outside the cave. Amaterasu was curious why the gods are still able to rejoice when the world was pitch black.
From outside the gods say that there exists a more shining goddess of self Amaterasu. Feeling very curious about the competitors Amaterasupun out and saw her reflection from the mirror in
Sakaki tree. Before realizing he was being set up, the gods throw shimenawa or sacred rope of straw before the door closed cave. Finally the world is again light and life continues. Amaterasu
Besae worshiped at Ise Shrine which is the main temple in Japan
. Goddard is manifested in the mirror, which is one of the three imperial treasures of Japan
. Sakaki itself in place in shinno-mihashira or places sacred center located at the top and surrounded by the temple building made of wood. or central sacred place, above and around the which the wooden Shrine is built. Sakaki tree usually fitted with a mirror-mirror on the other Shinto shrine.
Sakaki tree often used as a metaphor in the literature and the works of art in Japan
. Sakaki is also mentioned in a fragment of an ancient religious writings that mention that this tree represents loyalty and stability while also expressing the eternal presence and power of the goddess in the temple. Various
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Shinto ceremony use
Sakaki tree in the ritual. In a sacred ceremony called gohei ribbon, hang a rope of straw or twigs from a tree sacred sacred Sakaki used to invoke the presence of the holy spirit. Gohei also known as Oho-nusa or holy offerings and still used in many important religious ceremonies in Japan. Oho-nusa
using two sticks linked together and connected with a straw and a few pieces of paper. One stick is made of wood
Sakaki tree and the other from bamboo. In addition, the symbol of worship in Izumo area involving Sakaki leaves tied on top of prayer banners called nobori. In the Izumo temple there are many nobori that adorn the temple area with a white color.