
Power of sword, jewel and mirror
According to a Japanese myth, the Regalia has been a part of the enthronement ceremony for a new emperor since the year 690 but previously belonged to Amaterasu, the legendary Sun Goddess. She was forced to hide in a cave from her brother Susanoo, the powerful God of Storms. She was only lured from her hiding place when another God, Ame- no- Uzume hung the … Continue reading Power of sword, jewel and mirror