Japan: Emperor Jimmu who saw a sacred bird flying away during his military expedition to capture Yamato. Woodblock tryptych by Ginko Adachi (fl. 1874-1897),1891

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Title: Japan: Emperor Jimmu who saw a sacred bird flying away during his military expedition to capture Yamato. Woodblock tryptych by Ginko Adachi (fl. 1874-1897),1891

Caption: Emperor Jimmu was the first emperor of Japan, according to legend. His accession is traditionally dated as 660 BCE. He is a descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu through her grandson Ninigi, as well as a descendant of the storm god Susanoo. He launched a military expedition from Hyuga near the Inland Sea, captured Yamato, and established this as his center of power. Jimmu's reign notionally spanned the years 660-585 BCE.

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Image size: 5100 × 2562 px | 37.4 MB

Print size: 43.2 × 21.7 cm | 2007.9 × 1008.7 in (300 dpi)

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