2/2 The Mark of Beauty - Torii Archway

• 1/2 The Mark of Beauty...
The Japanese have worshipped the gods of nature itself since ancient times. Sacred straw ropes were first hung in devout respect at holy places such as waterfalls and mighty rocks. Then, as time went on, they came to be strung between 2 poles instead, and some say that was the origin of the shrine gates, called torii, we see all over Japan today. We look into the surprising roots and roles of the torii and observe their extraordinary beauty.

[@moselc09]

most beautiful architecture

[@suchpastiche312]

stunning

[@codyhatch828]

thanks for posting this. i also enjoyed your bbc halloween-time gothic posts. as an american, its great to get to watch british and european culture shows and documentaries. each week i also listen to great lives an in our time by the bbc. i think the brits nail public television better than the americans. anyway, long live art and culture.

[@taran333tula]

Cody Hatch Thanks for your appreciation..’m glad you enjoyed it !

[@nikoliwilliams3721]

Slight error in the translation; 鳥居 (torii) is a 日本語 or Japanese word. Meaning there is no pluralization. Due to there being no pluralization, nor is there any future, or past tensing.

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