Kaname-ishi

Mythological rock in Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The kaname-ishi (Japanese: 要石; "foundation stone") of Kashima Shrine is a mythological rock said to press down on and immobilize Namazu, a massive catfish beneath Japan said to cause earthquakes.[1]

Painting of people praying at the rock for protection from earthquakes.

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