Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

sacred relics of a departed ruler

sacred_relics_of_a_departed_ruler

A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Relics, Cult Images, and Sacred Stones. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


japanese

  • Japanese Fairy Tales MY LORD BAG OF RICE / THE TONGUE-CUT SPARROW / THE STORY OF URASHIMA TARO, THE FISHER LAD / THE FARMER AND THE BADGER; lines 1525-1574 confidence: high

    A bow and arrow later fall into the palace courtyard, are recognized as Kotei's, and are preserved as sacred relics.

    Kotei's bow and arrow fall to earth after his ascent and are preserved as sacred relics in the Palace.

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