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In 863 a plague struck the capital.

Disease in those days was attributed to either gods or demons, and so the court decided to hold a special event in order to placate the 'goryō' (御霊 - angry spirits believed to be responsible for the epidemic) with music, dance and offerings.

#goryoe #御霊会 #goryo #御霊 #Japan #plague #GionMatsuri #祇園祭

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In 863 a plague struck the capital.

Disease in those days was attributed to either gods or demons, and so the court decided to hold a special event in order to placate the 'goryō' (御霊 - angry spirits believed to be responsible for the epidemic) with music, dance and offerings.

#goryoe #御霊会 #goryo #御霊 #Japan #plague #GionMatsuri #祇園祭

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Aburi-mochi being cooked over a charcoal fire...these bitesized pieces of rice cake also had their origins as offerings to the god of pestilence.