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== Real History == | == Real History == | ||
− | Hakozaki Shrine, a Shintō shrine in the Japanese city of Fukuoka mentioned by Matsudaira as the place where the last Celestial egg was stolen, was invaded by the Mongols on November 19, 1274. Japanese defenders were pushed back from the several landing sites. In the ensuring skirmishes, the shrine was burned to the ground. | + | Hakozaki Shrine, a Shintō shrine in the Japanese city of Fukuoka mentioned by Matsudaira as the place where the last Celestial egg was stolen, was invaded by the Mongols on November 19, 1274. Japanese defenders were pushed back from the several landing sites. In the ensuring skirmishes, the shrine was burned to the ground. When the shrine was reconstructed, a calligraphy ''Tekikoku kōfuku'' (敵国降伏) was put on the tower gate. The calligraphy was written by Emperor Daigo, dedicated by Emperor Daijo Kameyama to supplicated to defeat enemies who invade. |
The shrine is highly ranked among the many shrines in Japan. In 11th century or 12th century, the shrine was ranked as Ichinomiya (一宮; first shrine) of Chikuzen Province. At the end of the 13th century, Chikuzen was the landing point for a Mongol invasion force, but the main force was destroyed by a typhoon (later called ''kamikaze'': "divine wind"). | The shrine is highly ranked among the many shrines in Japan. In 11th century or 12th century, the shrine was ranked as Ichinomiya (一宮; first shrine) of Chikuzen Province. At the end of the 13th century, Chikuzen was the landing point for a Mongol invasion force, but the main force was destroyed by a typhoon (later called ''kamikaze'': "divine wind"). |