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refers to the 492 shrines listed as in the Engishiki Jinmyocho in the early Heian period, or shrines that call themselves ``~ taisha". The term became more strict in the Empire of Japan. In the past, simply speaking of Ōyashiro (Kunyomi of Taisha) generally meant Izumo Taisha ( Izumo City , Shimane Prefecture ). After the war, many shrines with the rank of taisha, such as the former Kanpei Taisha Shrine and the former Kokupei Taisha Shrine, called themselves taisha. An example is shown below. Shikinai Taisha. Shikinai Taisha (式内大社) are shrines that are listed in volumes 9 and 10 of the "Engishiki" as Shinto shrines, also known as Shikinaisha, that are ranked as major shrines. There are 492 of these shrines listed. This category includes both the historical shrines and their modern equivalents. However, shrines that are designated as "Myojin Taisha" are not included in this category. See the category for a list of such Taisha not also listed as Myojin Taisha List of Taisha. Prior to World War II only two shrines were called Taisha: Izumo-taisha and Kumano Taisha, but after the war many historical taishas changed their names back to Taisha. Here is the list of such shrines. Shikinai Taisha are not included because of how large the list would be Former Taisha. There are some shrines which formerly called themselves Taisha but not anymore. All of them were ranked as Kanpei-Taisha or the highest rank in the Shakaku Controversy over the Taisha name. Izumo Taisha has expressed its concern about other shrines using the title "Taisha" as it goes against the traditional beliefs and values of shrines. According to an article in the Izumo Taisha organ paper 'Yugen', their parent deity, Ogami, is revered as "Oyashiro" and Izumo Taisha is the only shrine that has been
Ōkuninushi is a god in Japanese stories. He is worshipped in Shinto. He is important in Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, two old books about myths. Ōkuninushi is one of the most important gods, along with Amaterasu and Susanoo. He is more important in Izumo Shinto than Ise Shinto. Some stories say Susanoo is Ōkuninushi's ancestor and others say he is his father. In the stories, Ōkuninushi is in charge of the gods who protect the earth. He used to be the ruler of a place called Ashihara no Nakatsukuni. But when the gods in the sky asked him to give up his power, Ōkuninushi agreed and went to a hidden world. He was given that world to rule. Later, Amaterasu's grandson, Ninigi, came to Ashihara no Nakatsukuni to rule it. Ninigi became the first Japanese emperor's ancestor. Ōkuninushi is associated with the province of Izumo. This region may have been taken over by the Yamato court, and his surrender to the gods of heaven in myth might reflect this. The Fudoki, a gazetteer report of Izumo province from the early 7th century, contains many myths about Ōkuninushi and related deities. He is also featured in the Fudoki of other provinces like Harima. Ōkuninushi is known for having many romantic affairs with goddesses, resulting in the birth of many divine offspring, including the gods Kotoshironushi and Takeminakata. Ōkuninushi is worshiped in many Shinto shrines across Japan, but the most famous one is the Grand Shrine of Izumo in Shimane. The Izumo Taishakyō group, which is based in this shrine, considers him their central deity. Ōkuninushi was also combined with the Buddhist deity Daikokuten before the Meiji period, when Buddhism and Shinto were blended.
Mani was an Iranian prophet who founded the religion of Manichaeism. He was a painter and that influenced his work such as the Arzhang. Mani was born in Mesopotamia. He was born in Al-Mada'in, which was part of the Parthian Empire at the time. Mani wrote eight major works, with seven written in Syriac and one written in Middle Persian. He was executed in Gundeshapur.
Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld (Désirée Elisabeth Sibylla; born 2 June 1938) is the third child of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten, and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and granddaughter of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden. She is an elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
The Inbe clan (陰部氏 Inbe-shi) were a strong family in Japan a long time ago, during a time called the Kofun period (250-538 CE) and the Asuka period (538-710 CE). They came from an area called Kibi Province, which is now Okayama Prefecture. They were prominent in their links to religion.  They claimed descent from Futodama. History. The clan started off as low class but gained power due to religious reasons. During the reign of Emperor Kōtoku, the Inbe, along with the Nakatomi and Urabe families, were tasked with supervising the Department of Divinities. During the Asuka period, the Inbe clan became more prominent and was involved in the political and military affairs of the Yamato court. In 587 CE, the Inbe clan was part of the allied forces that fought against the powerful Soga clan in the Battle of Shigisan. The battle resulted in the defeat of the Soga clan and the Inbe clan's rise in power. During the 7th century, the Inbe clan had important roles in the Yamato court, including the position of Ō-omi, responsible for managing the court's affairs. In 645 CE, the clan supported Prince Naka no Ōe, who later became Emperor Tenji, in a successful coup against his mother Empress Kōgyoku. During the Nara period (710-794 CE), the Inbe clan's influence declined, and they were gradually overtaken by the Nakatomi clan and their descendant clan the Fujiwara clan. In 807 their leader wrote the to complain to the Emperor over their exclusion. They migrated to the east soon after and built the  Legacy. The Inbe clan was an influential group in Japan during the Kofun and Asuka periods. They were based in the Kibi Province, and were involved in politics and military affairs. Their legacy is still present in Japanese culture today, as they were responsible for building the Inbe Shrine, an important religious site. The Inbe clan's name can also be found in literary works such as the Man'yōshū. The Japanese government recognizes the Inbe clan as an important historical group, designating them as such in 1967.
"Adult Education" is a 1984 song by Hall &amp; Oates and is the second single from their 1983 album "Rock 'n Soul Part 1". It went to number 7 in the Netherlands, number 8 in the United States, number 9 in Belgium, number 18 in Canada and number 63 in the United Kingdom.
Abey is a unique and uncommon unisex name that has different meanings across cultures and languages.  Languages. Hebrew. In Hebrew, it means "my father is joy" and is commonly used for baby boys in Jewish communities.  Arabic. In Arabic, it means "one who is brave and fearless" and is often given to baby boys in Muslim communities.  Sanskrit. In Sanskrit, it means "fearless" and is believed to bring strength and courage to baby boys in Hindu communities. In African cultures, it means "born during the rainy season" and is seen as a name that brings good luck and prosperity to baby boys.  English. In English, the variation "Abby", is sometimes used as a nickname for the popular name Abigail.
Ace is a name that has gained popularity in recent times. It is a short and meaningful name with various origins and interpretations. The Latin word "acere," meaning "to be sharp," is one of the common origins of the name Ace, which signifies excellence and success. Parents choosing this name for their child may intend to motivate them to strive for greatness. Another possible origin is the Old English word "ase," which means "unity" or "unity of purpose." This context is associated with teamwork, cooperation, and collaboration, and parents choosing this name may hope to instill a sense of community and cooperation in their child. Additionally, Ace can be a shortened version of other names, such as Aceline, which means "noble," or Acevedo, a Spanish name that translates to "one who comes from a small estate."
Acey is a name that has gained popularity recently as a unisex name that can be given to both boys and girls. One possible origin of the name Acey is from the Old English word "æsc," which means "ash tree." This interpretation signifies strength, resilience, protection, and healing, making it a reference to the natural world's power. Another origin could be from the Latin word "ace," which means "one" or "unity," emphasizing individuality, uniqueness, and a connection to the idea of oneness and wholeness. Acey can also be seen as a variation of the name Ace, derived from the Latin word "acer," meaning "sharp" or "keen," which implies intelligence, wit, and sharpness of mind.
Acie is a name that has become more popular in recent years. It can be given to both boys and girls.  Origin. Acie comes from the Latin word "acere," meaning "sharp" or "keen." Additionally, it is a shortened version of the name "acacia", which is a type of tree that has beautiful flowers and strong wood. Acie has been a given name since the early 1900s. It has become increasingly popular over time.
Adair is a name of Scottish and Irish origin that can be used for both boys and girls.  Origin. Adair comes from the Gaelic word "adaire," which means "oak tree". In Celtic mythology, the oak tree symbolizes strength, wisdom, and endurance, making Adair a powerful and meaningful name for your baby.
Adalbert is a Germanic name that has been used since the Middle Ages.  Origin. The name is derived from the Old High German words "adal" meaning "noble" and "beraht" meaning "bright." Adalbert has a rich history and is associated with many notable figures throughout the ages.
The currency of Venezuela is the venezuelan Bolívar, It is named after Simón Bolívar.
Portia Mansfield was born on November 19, 1887 in Chicago. She was an American dance educator and choreographer. Her family moved to Florida in 1899. She went to middle school in Winter Park. She went to high school at Miss Morgan's School for Girls in New York City. After that, she went to Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. Then she took dance classes in Europe. She operated a dance school in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1913 Charlotte Perry and Portia Mansfield started a dance and art camp in Steamboat Springs Colorado, named Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School &amp; Camp. It became the oldest continuous dance school in the US. In 1994 the camp was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Anne Bassett was a very brave woman with a strong personality and an even fiercer reputation. Queen Anne Bassett was a cattle wrestler. A cattle wrestler steals cattle from other ranchers' herds, rebrand them, and adds them to their herd.  Queen Anne Bassett was the first white child born in a harsh environment named Browns Peak. “Queen” Anne Bassett was born in 1878 and died in 1956.  Anne Bassett earned the “Queen” part of her name because, at a young age when her parents did not sell the ranch, there were cattle rustlers that started stealing cattle Anne Bassett's mother took matters into her own hands. She started cattle rustling the cattle barons. When Anne’s mother got too old Anne Bassett took over her place and earned the nickname “Queen Ann”. When Anne was 19, she was running her family's small ranch. One of her struggles as a cattle ranch owner, when she was young, was having to fight against cattle barons. Queen Anne Bassett was said to wear a parted skirt that made it easier to ride her horse with a man's saddle. She was also known as a fearless horsewoman. Anne Bassett was fresh out of Boston finishing school, making her a strange mix of a gunslinger and a refined gentlewoman. Anne Bassett was a friend of well-known bandits such as Butch Cassidy’s gang.
Baron (Sept 7 1845 - January 3 1918) was a Japanese politician and Shinto priest.  He was the head priest at the Izumo-taisha shrine, and in 1882 he started a Shinto group called the . Later in 1898, he created the , a political party to represent barons against the wealthier nobility Political offices. Senge held many political offices in his life. He was a member of Japan's House of Peers, a group of nobles who were like the British House of Lords. He was also the Governor of Saitama Prefecture from 1894 to 1897, the Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture from 1897 to 1898, the Governor of Tokyo from 1898 to 1908 and the Minister of Justice in 1908.
Amenota Nagao Shrine (Ame no Tanaga Ojinja, Amanotanaga Ojinja ) is a Shinto shrine in Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is a Myojin Taisha and the Ichinomiya of Iki Province. Although people think the Shrine was listed in the "Engishiki Jinmyocho", the evidence supporting this claim is not very convincing.
Saikan (斎館, "Saikan"), which was previously known as Kezō-in, is a large temple lodging located on the top of Mount Haguro (Haguro-san), one of the Three Mountains of Dewa (Dewa Sanzan) in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. There is a long passageway that climbs up the mountain and connects directly to the main temple of the complex. Visitors can enjoy elaborate Gohonbo Bassho-zen meals there. Traditionally, people would climb up 2,466 stone steps on the side of the mountain to reach the temple, but it is now accessible by car or bus as well.
The British Government dispatched the Cripps Mission, led by Sir Stanford Cripps, to speak with Indian officials in order to gain their cooperation and commitment for Britain's efforts in World War II. The Indian leaders were assured that they would be given full self-government after the war. However, both Congress and Muslim league rejected this proposal for different reasons. Gandhi did not like the idea of states separated from united India.  Mr Jinnah did not wish to compromise on the constitution-making process even though he could see the making of Pakistan built into this proposal. In response to this proposal, a new movement was formed, 'QUIT INDIA', led by Mahatma Gandhi.
The Norfolk Tides are a Minor League Baseball team from Norfolk, Virginia. They play baseball at the Triple-A (AAA) level, the most difficult level before Major League Baseball, against other baseball teams in the International League (a group of 20 baseball teams at the same level). The Tides are partnered with the Baltimore Orioles, a Major League Baseball team. When a player shows that he plays well at this level, he may be moved up to play for the Orioles. The team is named "Tides" because Norfolk is located on the Chesapeake Bay. The Tides play at a stadium called Harbor Park, which opened in 1993. Before playing there, the team played at High Rock Park in 1961 and 1962, Frank D. Lawrence Stadium from 1961 to 1969, and Met Park from 1970 to 1992.
In Salah or Aïn Salah (Arabic: ) is a town in southern Algeria, located in the Sahara desert, about away from the capital city, Algiers. The town has more than 22,000 people living there. It was founded in the 17th century and used to be a trade center for the Tuareg people who moved around. It was an important stopover for caravans carrying goods like salt, gold, and slaves. In Salah became part of France when they colonized Algeria. After Algeria gained independence, In Salah became part of Tamanrasset Province. In January 2015, people protested against a proposed shale gas drilling project because they were concerned about the environment and earthquakes. In Salah is in the middle of the Sahara desert and is surrounded by sand dunes and rocks. The nearest city is Tamanrasset. The town has a hot desert climate, with extremely hot summers and mild winters. It rarely rains in In Salah.
"God Save the South" was the unofficial anthem of the Confederate States of America. The words of the song were written by George H. Miles and the melody was composed by Charles Wolfgang Amadeus Ellerbrock. The song was first published in 1861. Some people living in the Confederacy thought this song was their anthem, while others preferred "Dixie". The same composer of this song, Charles Ellerbrock, arranged the melody of Maryland's state song "Maryland, My Maryland". History. The song was written because the author wanted to tell soldiers in the civil war that God is with them. The other reason it was written because they were at war with the North, and the author wanted this song to challenge the Union's "Battle Hymn of the Republic", as well as to promote southern nationalism. It was first published in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it was the first song published in the CSA since the Ordinance of Secession.
Starry is a lemon lime soda made by PepsiCo. This soda would make its debut on March 23rd, 2022 from the open house market in Boston, New York. PepsiCo started selling it in 2023. At this time, the company also stopped selling Sierra Mist. Starry broke many sales records. It primarily competes with Sprite, but also with other brands such as 7 Up.
This is a list of American Twenty20 International cricketers. "Statistics are correct as of 17 July 2022."
The Okinawa green tree frog, Okinawa aogaeru, Amami aogaeru, Amami green tree frog, or green flying frog ("Zhangixalus viridis") is a type of frog. It lives in Japan, in Okinawa. It lives on three islands, Okinawajima, Iheyajima, and Kumejima. The adult male frog is about 45-56 mm long from nose to rear end and the adult female frog is about 65-77 mm long. The skin of the frog's back is very green but it can be brown. There are disks on its toes for climbing. The belly is yellow or white in color. People have seen this frog in wetlands and paddy fields. People have seen this frog between 50 and 500 meters above sea level. The adult frog makes a bubble foam near the end of the water in a rice paddy, marsh, or other place with water. The male frog sometimes digs a hole for the eggs. When the eggs hatch, the foam turns into liquid. The liquid goes into the paddy or pool, and the tadpoles go with it. The tadpoles can be 40 mm or even 50 mm long. Tadpoles have a long tail with small spots on it. The young frogs are 17-19 mm long from nose to rear end. Scientists believe this frog is not in danger of dying out because it lives in a large place. Some of the places this frog lives are protected parks.
Div and span are HTML tags. They are used for changing the style of web pages. The div tag is a generic block-level element used for associating and grouping together a larger chunk of a web page – usually a section such as a header, footer, the main content, and so on.  The span tag is an inline element that you use to make a smaller part of content stand out with CSS or JavaScript. You shouldn't nest span unless you thoroughly know what you're doing – but you can put multiple span tags within a block-level element. Examples. For example, to make a certain part of text inside a paragraph red, codice_1 can be used as follows:
are creatures that look like lions and are often called lion-dogs in English. Pairs are found guarding shinto shrines. Sometimes they are at the entrance and other times they are inside the shrine. The first type is called which was made during the Edo period. This type is usually placed at the entrance. The second type is called which is much older and is placed inside the shrine. Komainu can also be found at Buddhist temples, nobility residences or even private homes. Symbolic meaning. Komainu statues are made to keep away bad spirits. Usually one lion has an open mouth (a) and the other has a closed mouth (un). But this is not always true. Together, they are known as a-un. A-un is the Japanese pronounciation of aum and together they represent this Buddhist idea. History. Komainu statues strongly resemble Chinese guardian lions and were originally from the Tang dynasty in China. Chinese guardian lions are thought to have been inspired by pelts of Asiatic lions and depictions of lions that were brought through trade from the Middle East or India. The lion was a symbol of strength in those countries. As the symbol traveled along the Silkroad, it changed and took on a unique appearance. The first lion statue in India was made around the 3rd century BC and was placed on top of a column by King Ashoka. Later, this tradition arrived in China where it developed into the guardian lion that was later exported to Korea, Japan, and Okinawa. In the Nara period (710–794), which was similar to the rest of Asia, the pair always had two lions. They were made mostly of wood and were used only indoors until the 14th century. During the Heian period (794–1185), pairs made of wood or metal were used as weights and door-stops. In the Imperial Palace, they were used to support screens or folding screens. In the early Heian period (ninth century), the tradition of the statue pairs changed, and they started to look different and have different names. One of the statues had an open mouth and was called shishi (獅子, which means 'lion')
"Love and Kisses" is a 1990 debut single by Australian singer Dannii Minogue and is the title track from her debut studio album of the same name. It went to number 4 in Australia, number 8 in the United Kingdom, number 15 in New Zealand, number 22 in Ireland and number 48 in Belgium. Formats and track listings. Australian cassingle Australian naxi-cassingle Australian CD single Australian 7-inch vinyl single Australian 12-inch vinyl single Australian 12-inch vinyl "Remix" single UK 7-inch vinyl single Japanese 3-inch CD single
, also known as the , or Taikaikan, is a place in the Shinto religion where nothing changes that is believed to be the world of the gods and ancestral spirits. It is said to be a place of eternal youth where people never age. The location of Tokoyo varies between stories. Sometimes it is underwater, in others underground, and in others in the sky. Interpretations have varied as to whether it is good or bad. There are various stories about Tokoyo in classic texts such as the Kojiki and Nihongi. Motoori Norinaga classified three types of Tokoyo: a world of perpetual darkness, a world of eternal youth, and a world across the sea. There are many stories about Tokoyo found in classic texts like Kojiki and Nihongi. For example, there is a story about who went to Tokoyo during the reign of Emperor Suinin to help him become immortal. Another story is about a cult that emerged during the reign of Empress Kogyoku, which was dedicated to the god of Tokoyo and was very enthusiastic. Identification with Mount Penglai. In the story of Urashima Tarō, Tokoyo is linked with a place called Mount Penglai. In the original Chinese text, Mount Penglai is called Horai, but it's also noted that it should be pronounced as Tokoyo-no-kuni. The asteroid 162173 Ryugu has two fossae named after Tokoyo and Penglai, respectively.
"Two bows, two claps, one bow" (二礼二拍手一礼) is a ritual people do when they enter Shinto shrines. As the name suggests it involves bowing twice, clapping twice, and then bowing once more. To show respect for the gods, it is important to follow proper etiquette, with "two bows, two claps, one bow" being the most commonly used method. This ritual has evolved over time and is a reflection of the respect and reverence for the deities.." While there have been various historical systems, this is currently the one that is most widely used. This method is widely considered as the standard when visiting shrines However, there may be some local variations depending on the specific shrine. For example, at shrines such as Usa Jingū and Izumo-taisha, visitors should clap four times rather than the usual twice. The practice of "two bows, two claps, one bow" is also sometimes referred to as "2-2-1". Procedure. The procedure goes as follows History. The practice of "two bows, two claps, one bow" can be traced back to the "Shrine Festival" in 1873, where it was referred to as Over time, different methods were developed and refined, resulting in the current etiquette. In the 40th year of the Meiji era, the "Shrine Rituals and Events Etiquette" was established, which defined the etiquette as "returning, clapping twice, pressing together, praying, praying, clapping twice, and bowing again." It is widely acknowledged that "two bows, two claps, one bow" is the formal etiquette of worship for the chief priest. This etiquette was developed through the extensive experience and improvements made by the predecessors and is a testament to the reverence and respect for the gods.