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When you hear “Yatagarasu” (八咫烏), many might think of the symbol of Japan’s national football team. However, the true Yatagarasu is a mystical entity that has governed Japan’s hidden history from ancient times to the present day.
What is the True Identity of Yatagarasu?
Secret Society, Yatagarasu, and Abe no Seimei: Introducing the Strongest Onmyoji in Japanese History (Yamanouchi Ryumu) – Experts – Yahoo! News (This link from the original text refers to a news article about the movie “Onmyoji 0” and Abe no Seimei’s connection to Yatagarasu.) Are you familiar with the movie “Onmyoji 0,” which will be released nationwide on Friday, April 19, 2024? Abe no Seimei, played by Kento Yamazaki in this movie, was the strongest Onmyoji who actually existed during the Heian period in Japan. This time, we will introduce what is known about Abe no Seimei.
Its official name is Yatagarasu Onmyōdō (八咫烏陰陽道). This is an ancient Japanese secret society, or something similar, with influence so profound that it’s sometimes referred to as the “hidden Imperial family.” The core constituent body is the Kamo clan (賀茂氏). This Kamo clan is a branch of the immigrant Hata clan (秦氏) and has played a crucial role in carrying out Japan’s Shinto rituals. Even the master of the famous Onmyoji, Abe no Seimei, was actually from this Kamo clan.
Its Origins in the Nara Period
Yatagarasu is said to have been formed in Tenpyō 16 (744 AD). It is believed that Kibi no Makibi, acting on a secret imperial command from Emperor Shōmu to counter the Fujiwara clan’s monopoly on power, organized Yatagarasu in Tanba Province. All of them were “Kanbara” (漢波羅) masters, referring to Kabbalah, and were exceptional Onmyoji.
Is the True Identity of Yatagarasu “Ajisukitakahikone-no-Mikoto”?
Generally, Yatagarasu is known as the three-legged mythical bird that guided Emperor Jinmu from Kumano to Yamato. However, its deified true form is said to be Ajisukitakahikone-no-Mikoto (味耜高彦根命). Surprisingly, he is the son of Ōkuninushi.
Takahikone Shrine (This link from the original text directs to a website about Takahikone Shrine.) Its base is Kyoto, and the enshrined deity of Takahikone Shrine is “Ajisukitakahikone-no-kami,” which is Yatagarasu.
Kamo Shrine and Ajisukitakahikone-no-Mikoto
The enshrined deity of Kyoto’s Kamo Shrine (This link from the original text seems to be broken, but based on the text context, it probably referred to information about Kamo Shrine.) Ajisukitakahikone-no-Mikoto, enshrined as the deity of Kyoto’s Kamigamo Shrine and Shimogamo Shrine, is the ancestral deity of the Kamo clan and a being connected to the roots of Onmyōdō, which has continued since the age of the gods. The Kamo clan are the bearers of Yatagarasu Onmyōdō and have been deeply involved in Japan’s spiritual and political backbone.
Yatagarasu = God of Guidance
Yatagarasu is considered a “symbol of guidance,” representing the harmony of Heaven (God), Earth (Nature), and Man (Humans) with its three legs. This three-in-one symbolism is closely tied to the deep worldview of Shinto.
Why is Ajisukitakahikone-no-Mikoto Yatagarasu?
Mythologically, Ajisukitakahikone-no-Mikoto is a god of thunder, agriculture, and order, and also possesses the spiritual rank of a guide. Therefore, there are ancient documents and secret traditions that state he “is actually Yatagarasu itself.” This later became the Kamo clan (賀茂氏), and they were called by the nickname “Yatagarasu” because they had black faces. The younger brother of the Kamo clan is called “Kotoshiro-nushi-no-Mikoto.” This Kotoshiro-nushi is the figure known as “Ebisu-sama.”
Those Who Live Underground
Members of Yatagarasu are said to have no family registration (koseki). According to urban legends, half of the approximately 200,000 people in Japan without koseki are rumored to be connected to Yatagarasu. They reportedly live underground, maintaining a clear separation from the surface world.
The Meaning of the Three Legs of Yatagarasu at Kumano Hongu Taisha
About Yatagarasu – Kumano Hongu Taisha | Official Website (This link from the original text directs to the official website of Kumano Hongu Taisha.) The “Yatagarasu” enshrined at Kumano Hongu Taisha is depicted with three legs. These three legs represent “Heaven, Earth, and Man,” symbolizing the idea that gods, nature, and humans are all beings born from the same sun.
Cooperation with the Galactic Federation? Modern Yatagarasu
Some rumors suggest that the recent Yatagarasu has been cooperating with the Trump military and the Galactic Federation to expel the Reptilians (reptilian extraterrestrials) who controlled Earth. Whether you believe it or not, “Yatagarasu” might not just be a legend or mythical entity but something that is currently active.
In Closing
Yatagarasu Onmyōdō—it’s another history of Japan that is not spoken of in the public eye. It is a world that only those who seek deep knowledge can reach. This information is merely “difficult to speak openly about,” and the judgment of its authenticity is left to each individual. However, what is certain is that Japan still has an untold “true history.”
Does this explanation spark your curiosity about Japan’s hidden history?
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