Английская Википедия:Hinomisaki Shrine

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Шаблон:Infobox religious building Hinomisaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Izumo, Shimane a few miles away from Izumo-taisha[1] dedicated to Amaterasu and Susanoo-no-Mikoto.[2] It is a branch shrine of Izumo Taisha, and has a document identifying Susanoo with Matarajin.[3][[Izumo Taisha|Шаблон:Rp]]

Amago Tsunehisa backed the shrine to undermine the influence of Izumo-taisha.[1][4]

Its island has a notable lighthouse which is the tallest one in Asia.[3]Шаблон:Rp

Priests of the Shrine were instrumental in spreading the idea that Izumo Province was the gate to the underworld, and a source of power as a result where all things originated.[3]Шаблон:Rp[4]

Its origin story mentions sea snakes guiding the gods to Izumo.[3]Шаблон:Rp Sea snakes are considered the messengers of Izumo Taisha.[5]

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Hinomisaki lighthouse

Worship of Ame no Fuyukinu

Ame-no-Fuyukinu is also worshipped at Hinomisaki Shrine. Legends say he founded this shrine. The Ono family works as priests there. They claim to be his descendants.[6]

The shrine has a ritual. It is called the "Shinken hōten shinji." This means "sword offering ritual." The ritual is based on the Kusanagi sword myth. His delibery of the sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi to Amaterasu. This sword is one of the Imperial Regalia of Japan.[6]

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