★ Vintage Japanese DOREI BELL from Mt. Hoki Daisen - OYAMA TENGU ★
Oyama Tengu traveled through sacred places all over the country, went out into the villages to teach people, and went into the mountains to perform spiritual arts.
Mt. Hoki Daisen has been called "Ogamiyama" since the age of the gods, and is one of Japan's five great sacred sites, and has many mystical legends. Since ancient times, people who have pilgrims to Mt. Daisen feared that Hokibo would be disrespected, and prayed for the protection of Hokibo by purifying themselves and avoiding such difficulties.
This earthen bell is modeled after the tengu mask of the Hoki clan, who possesses divine power, and is used to pray for the annihilation of disasters.
KARASU TENGU Japanese Dorei Bell Yokai Earthen Figurine Green Folk Art Toy
★ SHOWA RETRO - 1960s ★
★ DIMENSIONS : 5.5 cm x 5 cm x 6.5 cm ★
★ MATERIAL : CLAY - GLAZE - SILK ★
★ ORIGIN : DAISEN NATIONAL PARK, OYAMA, TOTTORI PREFECTURE ★
★ GREEN - BROWN - VERMILION - SILVER - BLUE - WHITE - BLACK - YELLOW ★
★ EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ★
★ MADE IN JAPAN ★
Tengu is mountain and forest goblin with supernatural powers, like shape-shifting into human or animal forms, the ability to speak to humans without moving their mouth, the magic of moving instantly from place to place without using their wings, and the sorcery to appear uninvited in the dreams of the living.
Tengu are legendary kami (gods) in Japanese mythology with deep roots in the folklore surrounding the mysticism of Ninjutsu’s inception. The actual translation of the word tengu means “heavenly dog,” though they are never depicted with any dog-like characteristics in Japanese culture.
Buddhism historically consider them to be demons, forebearers of war, messengers of dieties and even Buddhas to punish evildoers and protect the righteous. Many are seen carrying a hauchiwa (Japanese feather fan), to fan away misfortune and bring in the good. They live in secluded colonies with one tengu as their leader served by messenger tengu.
Karasu tengu resemble large birds of prey with human-like characteristics. They often wear the robes of the ascetic and mystical hermits called yamabushi, and sometimes carry fine weapons or other items stolen from human homes or temples.
They live solitary lives, but on rare occasions band together or with other yōkai to accomplish their goals. They accumulate hoards. Kotengu collect and trade trinkets and valuable magical items. When angered they throw tantrums and go on destructive rampages, taking out their anger on anything near them.
Karasu tengu have little respect for humans. They feast on human flesh, and commit rape, torture, and murder for fun. Some of their favorite games are abducting people to drop them from great heights deep into the woods, or tying children to the tops of trees so all can hear their screams but none can reach them. Karasu tengu kidnap people and force them eat feces until they go mad. They especially revel in sacrilege. They torment monks and nuns, rob temples, and try to seduce clergy.
Karasu tengu’s greatest weakness is overconfidence. There are countless folk stories about them being duped into trading powerful magical items or giving up valuable information in exchange for worthless trinkets. Foolish karasu tengu overestimate their own intelligence when trying to trick humans, and end up being tricked themselves.
Mt. Hoki-daisen, also called as Mt. Daisen, is located in Tottori Prefecture in the Chugoku region of Japan. Hoki Daisen has been called "Ogamiyama" since the age of the gods, and is one of Japan's five great sacred sites, and has many mystical legends.
It is known for its resemblance to Mount Fuji when viewed from the west, hence its nickname "Hoki's Fuji" (Hoki Province was the former name of the region). The mountain area which is designated as a National Park offers breathtaking natural scenery. In spring and summer it is fresh green, covered with red leaves during autumn, and becomes a beautiful snowy peak in winter.
The area around the mountain has been designated as the Daisen-Oki National Park and the mountain itself is listed as among Japan's 100 most famous mountains. In addition to being the highest peak in the Chugoku region, Mt. Hoki-daisen has been revered by followers of the Shugendo religion for many centuries. The base of the mountain has strong elements of religious culture; Daisen Gyuba Ichi, which was born of the Jizo faith and is Japan’s largest cow and horse market has been recognized as a Japan Heritage site. The route introduced here is a round trip hike which follows the well-maintained Natsuyama hiking course.
Daisen-ji is a Buddhist temple and is located at the trailhead. It was founded to mark the opening of the mountain in the 8th century and gives a strong sense of the mountain’s history of religious devotion. Inside the Amida-do Temple, a statue of Amitabha (celestial Buddha) is enshrined. It is listed as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Mount Daisen has been worshiped as a sacred mountain since ancient times. Daisenji Temple is a large Buddhist temple built in 718 A.D. During the Kamakura Period and Muromachi Period (13th to 16th century), it controlled over 100 sub-temples and 3,000 armed priests. Further up the mountain, along a 700m stone-flagged path is Ogamiyama Shrine, the largest shrine in Japan in Gongen-zukuri Shinto architectural style.
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