Mission Photograph Album - Japan #04 Page 0064

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Dublin Core

Title

Mission Photograph Album - Japan #04 Page 0064

Subject

Missions
Japan

Creator

Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church

Publisher

The General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church

Date

1900-1930

Rights

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Format

JPEG

Type

Still image

Scriptus

Transcription


53523 First arch, Miogi.

53524 Storm God covered with spit ball prayers, in gate to monastery and
shrine foot of Miogi Mountain. Prayers on paper are chewed into spit balls
and thrown at image. If they hit and stick, it is a favorable omen. Hugh
straw sandals, big enough for the god are hung as offerings made by
pilgrims.

Percent Completed

100

Percent Needs Review

0

Status

Completed