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本州の北端近く、下北半島の付け根近くに位置する、青森県東北町。 ここには県内最古級の歴史を誇る、千曳(ちびき)神社がひっそりと鎮座する。 日本神話には「千曳の岩」というものが登場する。死した妻・イザナミを求め、 冥界へ下った夫・イザナギが、醜く変わり果てた妻から逃げて、 怒り追って来た妻を足止めする為、この世とあの世の境界に置いた岩である。 即ち、「魔」を入り込ませぬ為の境界防衛の岩であり、「塞の神」「道祖神」として、 村落の入口などを守る神として崇められた。千曳神社の神格も同様である。 ただし、この北辺の地にあっては、単なる村落の防衛が目的ではなかった。 ここは朝廷の勢力が辛うじて及ぶか及ばないかという地域であり、 蝦夷(えみし)を「魔」として、「魔」を祓い、朝廷を守る目的があった。 ゆえに、神社の創建は、征夷大将軍・坂上田村麻呂によるとされる。 そして、坂上田村麻呂がこの地に来て、「日本中央」と岩に刻んだという、 奇妙な伝説が、平安時代に生まれ、都の貴族らの歌に詠まれた。 その岩が、千曳神社の社殿の下に埋められていたというが、いつしか行方不明となる。 明治天皇の行幸時、政府の命令により捜索されるも見つからなかったその岩は、 戦後になってから、偶然発見され、今は近くの施設にて保存されている。...

岡山市の吉備津神社は、備中一宮。祭神の吉備津彦命は、大和朝廷の黎明期、全国平定の為に派遣された「四道将軍」の一人だが、当地では「温羅（うら）」という鬼を退治したと伝わり、昔話「桃太郎」のモデルとされる。境内には、拝殿や本殿とは別に「御釜殿」という建物があり、その鳴り具合により吉凶を占っている。斬られても唸り続ける温羅の首を鎮める為、温羅の妻・阿曽媛（あぞひめ）に、その上で神饌を炊かせたのが起源とされ、阿曽媛の出身地・阿曽郷から選ばれた「阿曽女（あぞめ）」が、今に至るまで仕えている。阿曽郷は、古くから製鉄を生業とした地であり、温羅の居城とされる鬼ノ城（きのじょう）の麓でもあるのだが、その鬼ノ城は、「朝鮮式山城」と呼ばれる、古代に築かれた城跡だ。その他数多くの伝承地があるが、それは同時に古代遺跡であることも多い。そもそも、一帯には数多くの古墳が存在し「吉備路」と呼ばれる観光地となっている。温羅伝説とは、古代、製鉄で栄えた「吉備王国」が朝廷に討伐されたことを伝えるものらしい。その伝承の中心地・吉備津神社は、盛池雄峰、高橋御山人両名の「人生の分岐点」でもあった。「まつろわぬ」鬼と鉄と巫女とが「運命」を教え導く神社の思い出を語り合う。

"Il Milione" è considerato l'opera storica, geografica, politica e scientifica più importante e preziosa del Medioevo, prima della scoperta dell'America. Nessuno prima d'allora, aveva riportato notizie certe sull'Oriente. I suoi territori, i suoi popoli, le loro usanze, la fauna e la flora autoctone, erano un mistero, che con le sue esplorazioni, Marco Polo svelò. Quando il mercante veneziano tornò nella Repubblica Serenissima, i suoi racconti destarono interesse e meraviglia.

Anthony Bourdain chases the fumigation truck in Bergen County, New Jersey. Dave Eggers tells it straight: Illinois is Number 1. Louise Erdrich loses her bikini top in North Dakota. Jonathan Franzen gets waylaid by New York's publicist...and personal attorney...and historian...and geologist. John Hodgman explains why there is no such thing as a "Massachusettsean."

What would happen if you quit your life for a year? In a pre-COVID-19 world, the Wheelan family decided to find out; leaving behind work, school, and even the family dogs to travel the world on a modest budget. Equal parts "how-to" and "how-not-to" - and with an eye toward a world emerging from a pandemic - We Came, We Saw, We Left is the insightful and often hilarious account of one family's gap-year experiment.

India's huge population of 1.2 billion people is as varied and colorful as the spice markets of Old Delhi. Each region, caste, and community has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped by conquest, creativity, and religion. Steeped in ancient traditions, exceptionally fatalistic, and intensely passionate about their culture, the Indians are also ingenious, creative, and world leaders in cutting-edge science and technology. Show interest in their country, and it will be reciprocated with genuine warmth and friendship.

Considerada en algún momento la patria "más suiza de América", este bello país bañado por las aguas del Atlántico es el corolario de una fascinante historia de empuje, tesón y esfuerzo por sobresalir. Hoy, a casi 200 años de su fundación, la nación uruguaya inicia con esperanza un nuevo período económico que haga olvidar el caos y desastre al que de común incurrieron su sociedad y gobernantes sobre todo en la segunda mitad del siglo XX.

Vietnam is one of the most fascinating destinations in Southeast Asia. Having emerged from two decades of war, it is has undergone a period of rapid and far-reaching change, and its people have their eyes fixed firmly on the horizon. Culture Smart! Vietnam is for those who want to learn about the traditional values, sensibility, and modern way of life of the Vietnamese. It explains deep-seated attitudes and describes some of the social, economic, and cultural changes now underway.

Outfitted with a pair of ratty sand shoes and a knapsack full of trade goods, Eric Hansen set off to cross the rainforest of Borneo, one of the last places on earth largely untouched by Western civilization. For seven months Hansen hunted wild pig, gathered roots, and lived among tribes whose longhouses were still decorated with the headhunting swords of their ancestors, completing one of the great adventures of our time.

Desiree Le Mire ran into the cave, anxious to explore, tempted by the legends of Inca gold. Harry Lamar and his brother Paul had no choice but to follow. After all, they could not let the beautiful dancer enter the black depths alone. Others lived there, however, protecting the gold of their ancestors, others now misshapen after generations of living underground. That was why no one who entered the cave ever emerged into daylight. But no one who had entered was as beautiful as Desiree - or as determined as the Lamars.

Holidays in Hell follows P. J. O’Rourke on a global fun-finding mission to the most desperate places on the planet, from the bombed-out streets of Beirut to the stultifying blandness of Heritage USA. P.J.’s unforgettable adventures abroad include storming student protesters’ barricades in South Korea, interviewing Communist insurrectionists in the Philippines, and going undercover in Arab garb at Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock Mosque. Packed with P.J.’s classic riffs on everything from Polish nightlife under communism to Third World driving tips....

Edward Enfield sets off on his latest cycling trip, carrying few preconceptions but plenty of wit. Determining the route he should take from recommendations scrawled on a napkin, he starts by following the 'Romantic Street' along the banks of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, taking in castles, churches and good food along the way. And, as Edward amply reveals in this charming book, there is no place from which to see a country that is nearly as good as the saddle of a bicycle.

異国情緒があり、お洒落、洋菓子やパンがおいしくて、海と山が近くて住みやすい…こんなステレオタイプな神戸評はもう十分。 神戸市北区出身の落語家・桂天吾と神戸市中央区出身のサブカル郷土史家・佐々木孝昌が神戸の良いところ、そうでもないところを忖度なくテーマごとに語り合うポッドキャスト番組です。 聞けば神戸が好きになるとは限らない放談をお楽しみください。

Featuring thirty-five puzzling stories, Mysteries of the National Parks takes listeners to every corner of our diverse and beautiful country. You'll explore some of the most beloved national park units, including Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, Blue Ridge Parkway, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, and many more!

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The Mediterranean is one of the great wellsprings of human civilization. Central to the region’s history are the splendorous cities that flowered around the region—bases of power that saw innovation, commerce, expansion, and the building of great empires. Many of these cities have become icons of the ancient world, and exemplars of the cultures, conquests, and ways of life that have built western civilization.

Afghanistan Australian Radio AAR is your window to the Afghan community in Australia from Alive90.5. We are bringing you the latest news, music, culture, and stories from Afghanistan and the vibrant Afghan diaspora in Australia. Join us as we bridge the gap between two nations, celebrate diversity, and promote understanding every Satarday from 4 to 5pm on Alive90.5. Tune in for the rich tapestry of Afghan voices, connecting communities and fostering unity.

"Steppe by Steppe," takes you on a journey through the landscapes, histories, and cultures of Central Asia. Hosted by an American expat living in Kazakhstan, this show offers a unique blend of insider knowledge and outsider perspective on this fascinating region. Each episode brings you authentic experiences and insights as your host navigates daily life in Kazakhstan while exploring the broader "Stans" – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan and all the neighbors.

Fourteen years after the publication of his landmark travel narrative Among the Believers, V.S. Naipaul returned to the four non-Arab Islamic countries he reported on so vividly at the time of Ayatollah Khomeini’s triumph in Iran. Beyond Belief is the result of his five-month journey in 1995 through lands where descendants of Muslim converts live at odds with indigenous traditions.

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