Chapter 3, I, the Sun Goddess Amaterasu, am indeed the sovereign of Takamagahara
"Is it really Amaterasu Omikami? Why can't it be Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami?" The priest Ito gazed at Takamagahara, whispering softly.
The priest Ito slowly gathered his hands beneath his long sleeves, his face showing a look of concern
The deity of this life, is the ethereal discourse true
Where is the wire? I couldn't find the wire
The heart of the Ise Shrine priest was pounding, and the body could not stop trembling
The delicate fingers touched the trunk of the sacred tree, and Reiko slowly began to speak
In the distance, the undulating sea of trees occupies the entire view. Within this sea of trees, countless precious birds and beasts reside, while meandering streams and lakes flow through the fields, blending with a few wisps of clouds, resembling a blue gemstone
However, what lies before us is different
At the beginning of the bright mirror, there is merely an eight-foot high plateau
"Please make way, I am a reporter from NHK Television, I kindly ask everyone to let me through." With that, Shen Shui stepped forward with the cameraman, pushing to the front.
Layer upon layer of nearly transparent ripples surged forth, pushing the onlookers back and leaving a large open space.
The magnificent palace of the gods stands upon jewels
Within the ripples, strange scenes gradually emerged
If it were not for his particular interest in Himiko and having read the "Chronicles of Empress Jingu" in the shrine, he would not have understood what this ritual truly represents
The "Records of Ancient Matters: Old Texts" states that the myriad gods opened up the world in Takamagahara, and thereafter, the myriad gods resided above Takamagahara, ruling over all living beings
As a journalist, she has seen many fabricated miracles, and quite a few so-called miracles are edited in collaboration with television stations, with the aim of creating news.
Whether it is the divine tree that grows in mere seconds or the scenery of Takamagahara, both have reshaped her understanding
After the queen's death, she left behind the "Book of the Divine Skill Empress," which is said to contain methods for communicating with the deity Amaterasu
In Takamagahara, it is not only Amaterasu Omikami who resides there; the deity Uka no Mitama no Kami, worshipped at Fushimi Inari Shrine, also dwells in Takamagahara
Is this a new trick devised by the people of the East?
There are numerous branches within Shinto, and each major shrine has its own deities. If it is indeed Amaterasu Omikami who descends from Takamagahara, then the position of Fushimi Inari Shrine within Shinto is likely to plummet significantly
The original purpose of coming here for the interview was to fulfill the station's task, but unexpectedly, a major news story emerged
Although the Ise priest is advanced in age, his hearing remains sharp. Upon hearing the voice of Priest Ito behind him, he chuckled and said, "Priest Ito, it is my lord Amaterasu who is the sovereign of Takamagahara."
At this moment, the Ise Shrine priest was already overwhelmed with excitement.
However, this book has long been lost, and only part of its content has been replicated within the shrine
Otherwise, how can one explain the scene before us
"Ise Shrine Priest, do you know what this is?" The priest who was thrown away along with the Ise Shrine Priest heard his voice and turned to look back.
This is ... ...
This is fake
The wood on the ground suddenly grew, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a lush and towering tree
The chaos at the festival has intensified
When this great deity appeared, countless people present simultaneously shouted His name
The Divine Tree, what use is it if the Lord God is not seen
All concerned gazes turned into shock
The azure and clear sky resembles crystal, the vast fields are lush with green grass, and herds of cattle, donkeys, and fine horses gallop freely across the plains
It is almost done
Without further ado, based on the status of Amaterasu Omikami in Takamagahara, the Ise Grand Shrine is able to integrate all the shrines and temples within the Shinto faith of the Eastern Japan
Queen Himiko was the ruler of the Yamatai during the Yayoi period in the Eastern Japan. There are no records of her in the official history of Eastern Japan, but there are relevant historical accounts in Shinto, as well as in neighboring China and the Cosmic Nation.
In the magnificent palace of the gods, a man dressed in a white ceremonial robe adorned with golden edges and wearing a crown arrives in a divine chariot. His slender fingers, a light golden hue, grasp the divine scepter, and behind him is a divine disc inscribed with brown incantations.
The girl, wearing a porcelain mask, paid no attention to the commotion of the adults. She drove the dark piece of wood into the ground, and the hard cement road felt like tofu in her hands
Two priests flew down from the phoenix chariot
Just now, it was clear that the two priests touched that child, and he was sent flying out.
The most benefited, without a doubt, is their Ise Grand Shrine
Himiko is referred to as the incarnation of Amaterasu, and at the time of her birth, the sun emerged from Takamagahara, illuminating the earth. At the time of her death, the sun hid in the Amano Iwato, leaving the earth in darkness
Jiang Hao noticed that the cooking time was nearly right and decided to proceed to the next step of his actions
High Heaven, it is indeed the time for my lord Amaterasu Omikami to descend
Suddenly, a change occurred in the High Heaven within the ripples
Although your deity, the Great Spirit of Yuga, is also a deity in Takamagahara, when it comes to status, what virtue or capability does it possess to be compared with the Great Amaterasu?
The flowers of the jade branch, how can the mundane bloom in the yellow springs
"Ito Shinkan, if I remember correctly, this is the ritual recorded in the "Book of the Divine Empress" for summoning Amaterasu from Takamagahara"
There are numerous branches of Shinto in the Land of the Rising Sun, each shrine and temple dedicated to different deities, while the Ise Grand Shrine is primarily dedicated to the deity Amaterasu Omikami
With a porcelain mask, Lianzi stood beside the phoenix carriage, stepping down slowly, one step at a time, amidst the anxious and worried gazes of everyone around her
If walking down from the phoenix carriage while stepping on air can be explained, then a piece of black wood inserted into the ground growing into a tree taller than several stories within a few seconds can only be described as an incredible miracle
The people in the distance cannot see what is happening on the phoenix sedan, but those nearby can.
But isn't this a myth or legend? Could it be that myths and legends are true? Is there really a deity that exists?
Is what I just saw real
The large tree stands at a height of seven to eight meters, and its trunk is too thick for several strong men to embrace. Rows of talismans and sacred ropes are strung together and hung on the trunk, exuding a rich sense of auspiciousness.
If the scene before me is real, then Amaterasu, the sun goddess, has truly been summoned
Heavenly Sovereign of the Central Realm
Lofty and elevated, gazing down upon all living beings
Upon witnessing this miraculous scene, he has begun to believe that the myths and legends are indeed true
She is one hundred percent certain that this is not a high-tech forgery of a miracle, but a genuine miracle
The sacred tree touched by Renzi swayed slightly, and the lush green leaves fluttered down gracefully in the air
The black wooden post was inserted into the ground, and an incredible event occurred
Everyone present was so astonished by this scene that they nearly forgot to breathe
The priest who flew down from the phoenix chariot, disregarding his own pain, looked at the divine tree with his mouth agape, "Is this the ritual to summon the sun goddess Amaterasu recorded in Queen Himiko's 'Chronicles of the Divine Empress'?"
He walked down, stepping on the air
Are the myths and legends of our Eastern Japan truly real
Upon witnessing these strange sights, all those participating in this festival were astonished. The tourists may simply find the scenery extremely beautiful, not understanding what these peculiar phenomena truly represent. However, the native residents of Kyoto are well aware that this is clearly the Takamagahara recorded in the "Nihon Shoki: Old Tales".