Ise Grand Shrine
By: Paige T.
Location
Description
History
Sacredness
In Japan the mysterious forces of nature (ke) are believed to mixed into disappearing particles and formless space to create Mononoke. Mononoke is seen to be mixed in trees and stones. Which kind of has to do with the trees surround the shrine. The shrine is dedicated to the Geku to the Goddess Toyouke Omikami. At the shrine the holiest and most mysterious forces remain hidden at all times.
Some Fun Facts!!!
Works Cited
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