九尾の狐の伝説が残る、殺生石にひとりでやってきました。
縄でぐるっと巻かれた真ん中の大きな岩がそれ…
のはずなのですが、なんと岩は真っ二つに割れて、縄も外れていました。
漫画だったらまさに封印が解かれて九尾の狐に取り憑かれるパターンで、見てはいけないものを見てしまった気がします。 pic.twitter.com/wwkb0lGOM9
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A large volcanic boulder in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, called Sessho-seki, or the Killing Stone, has an extensive mythology. The rock is supposed to embody Tamamo-no-Mae, who is a nine-tailed fox and beautiful woman who bewitched the emperor in the 12th century, both at once.
The Killing Stone is said to emanate poisonous gasses. Anyone who touches the rock is in danger of death. Still, the rock is registered as a historical site, and draws tourists who are more curious than scared. But in the last few days, the rock has split into two parts. Does this mean that the spirit of Tamamo-no-Mae has been released to do mischief, or maybe even cause calamity on the earth?
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A local guide says the rock has developed cracks over time, and rainwater worked its way into the stone, leading to the split. But you can never be too sure. Read the story at The Guardian. -via Metafilter
Source: neatorama