#Suzakumon

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Zhuqiaomon Ace EX5-013, Azulongmon Ace EX5-024, Ebonwumon Ace EX5-041, and Baihumon Ace EX5-053 by toriyufu from EX-05 Themed Booster Animal Colosseum

Zhuqiaomon Ace EX5-013 Mega | Virus | Holy Bird/Four Sovereigns [Digivolve: 3 from Lv.5 "Deva"] (Hand)[Counter]<Blast Evolution> [When Digivolving][When Attacking](1/Turn) By deleting 1 Digimon with 6000 DP or less, or "Deva" in its traits, this Digimon gains <Secruity Attack +1> for the turn. [On Deletion] Delete 1 opposing Digimon with the highest DP. Ace: <Overflow (-4)> (when this card moves from the Battle Area or from under a Card to a different Area, Memory -4)

Azulongmon Ace Mega | Data | Holy Dragon/Four Great Dragons/Four Sovereigns [Digivolve: 3 from Lv.5 "Deva"] (Hand)[Counter]<Blast Evolution> [On Play][When Digivolving] Return 1 of your opponent's Lv.5 or lower Digimon to the hand. Then unsuspend 1 of your Digimon with "Deva"/"Four Great Dragons"/"Four Sovereigns" in its traits. [On Deletion] Delete 1 opposing Digimon with the highest DP. Ace: <Overflow (-4)> (when this card moves from the Battle Area or from under a Card to a different Area, Memory -4)

Ebonwumon Ace EX5-041 Mega | Vaccine | Holy Beast/Four Sovereigns [Digivolve: 3 from Lv.5 "Deva"] (Hand)[Counter]<Blast Evolution> [On Play][When Digivolving] Suspend 1 opposing Digimon for each of your Digimon in Play with "Deva"/"Four Sovereigns" in its traits. Then, all of your opponent's suspended Digimon do not unsuspend in your opponent's next Unsuspend Phase. [On Deletion] Delete 1 opposing suspended Digimon. Ace: <Overflow (-4)> (when this card moves from the Battle Area or from under a Card to a different Area, Memory -4)

Baihumon Ace EX5-053 Mega | Data | Holy beast/Four Sovereigns [Digivolve: 3 from Lv.5 "Deva"] (Hand)[Counter]<Blast Evolution> [Opponent's Turn](1/Turn) When your Security is checked, if that card has "Deva" in its traits, play it at no cost without battle. [On Deletion] Delete 1 opposing Digimon with the highest Play Cost. Ace: <Overflow (-4)> (when this card moves from the Battle Area or from under a Card to a different Area, Memory -4)

[redsamuraiii]

When you realise the background looks familiar.

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kintetsu nara line

#近畿日本鉄道

#近鉄奈良線

#平城宮歴史公園

#朱雀門

#踏切

#特急ひのとり

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#kintatsu_nara_line

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#suzakumon

#crossing

#express_hinotori

＊偶然、特急ひのとりが通過!!

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[thekimonogallery]

"Yoshitoshi Tsukioka's "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon". In the first figure, "Suzakumon no Tsuki Hiromasa 3rd Place", two men face each other and blow a whistle on a night when the full moon shines. The man who turned his back to this was Minamoto no Hiromasa (918-980), who was known as a master of string strings during the Heian period. The theme is an anecdote that the whistle was blown and exchanged with each other without exchanging words with the demon of Suzakumon." Ota Memorial Museum of Art

[a-safe-and-quiet-place]

Suzaku (The Vermilion Bird)

Suzaku (The Vermilion Bird)

Description

Suzaku is a large, scarlet, phoenix-like bird. His home is in the southern sky. He spans seven of the twenty-eight Chinese constellations, taking up one quarter of the entire sky. The constellation which makes up the left wing of the bird is located in Gemini. The constellation which makes up his head feathers or comb is located in Cancer. The constellations which make up his head, beak, and body are located in Hydra. The constellation which makes up his right wing is located in Hydra and Crater. The constellation which makes up his tail feathers is located in Corvus.

Suzaku is one of the shijin, or Four Symbols, which are important mythological figures in Taoism. Suzaku is the guardian of the south. He is associated with the Chinese element of fire, the season of summer, the planet Mars, and the color red. He represents the virtue of propriety. He controls heat and flame. The ancient capitals of Fujiwara-kyō, Heijo-kyō and Heian-kyō were each guarded on the south by a large gate called Suzakumon (Suzaku Gate). Beyond Suzakumon was a wide avenue called Suzaku Boulevard, which served as the main north-south road. In Kyoto, this road ran from the Imperial Palace to the gate at the southern end of the city, Rashōmon. Today, though the gates are long gone, Suzaku Boulevard (now called Senbon Avenue) remains an important road in the city.

Suzaku and the other shijin were brought to Japan from China in the 7th century CE. They are strongly associated with Taoism, feng shui, astrology, the five element theory, and other forms of Chinese mysticism. Japan’s ancient capitals were built in correspondence to these beliefs, with each of the quadrants of the city dedicated to one of the Four Symbols. Excavations of ancient burial mounds in Nara has revealed paintings of Suzaku and the other shijin on the tomb walls.

In later centuries, belief in astrology waned, and worship of the Four Symbols was gradually supplanted by worship of the Four Heavenly Kings of Buddhism. Their use as symbols, however, continued.

Because they look very similar, Suzaku is often confused with hōō, the Chinese phoenix. The attributes and symbolism of one are sometimes mixed or swapped with each other. Though it has been suggested that they may share a common origin—perhaps going back to the mythical bird Garuda in Indian mythology—there is no strong evidence linking these creatures to each other.

Original art / Original image before it became trippy

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[noirbriar]

Qingyaji & Longyequ things

So this has been bugging me a long long time and I probably will get flak for this post but I am still putting this info dump and attaching some theories of mine regarding the movies from all the resources we got. Including speculation of the sequel at the end. Before you hit me yes, I read,listen and do speak chinese. (not A grade but I passed anw *flicks report books away*) and a pathetic amount of japanese. Ready for word dump? Scroll on. 1) Dong Tu / Eastern Realm Remember when Qing Ming was asked by his master to head to dong tu? Qing Ming lives on Dong Dao or Eastern Isle.Why go east?? This.THIS. I had to search up abit and translation was not good because dong tu didn’t mean east literally.And they should have probably came up with a better term in movie script. Its an old old label for china and was also used the Journey to the West to label the country as its in the east region. *facepalm* 2)The directional gods  The main crux of QYJ. And before I start I’m going to list them clockwise. Black Tortoise / north  Azure Dragon / east Vermillion Bird / south White Tiger / west there’s a fifth but its not commonly used Yellow Dragon OR in japanese its 黄竜 (おうりゅう), representing the emperor in the centre although the japanese believed the centre represents the concept of void. Got it? Now I add the cities in QYJ in pinyin and their translation and where the characters are from north / Bei Du / Northern City / Boya east / Dong Dao / Eastern Isle / Qing Ming south / Nan Jiang / Southern Territory / A-Long (Longye) west / Xi Yu / Western Region / Hong Zhi (the dead monk in case you forgot) But in movie that the order of duty became this. north / Black Tortoise / Boya east / Azure Dragon / Qing Ming south / Vermillion Bird / He Shouyue  Boya west / White Tiger / A-Long (Longye) Alot on the chinese fandom and I believe that they each represent region they came from as its more logical to protect their land first rather than the main problem of the snake (remember early on when they plotted and were sus of each other.) while western fans believe its by drawing lots as Qing ming said he was unlucky to get Qinglong. Or was this a ploy He Shouyue and for his scheme? This was not clarified in the movie.So do what you will with the knowledge. 3)Qing Ming, Boya and Fox Demons Not in movie but mentioned. And here I will use both jp/chi names. Before that I want to say that in the novel or historical Boya/Hiromasa DID NOT have a beef with foxes. 

Foxes/Kitsune in japan are not as damned as their chinese counterpart. They are even honoured and prayed for business and agriculture in Inari Shrines.This begin sometime in Heian era where Seimei and Hiromasa was born in. Minamoto no Hiromasa was actually a noble, an official and part of the royal family.He is also master in Court music or gagaku. Titbit: Rajoumon and Suzakumon were locations where he received his popular instruments fue/flute and biwa. (This biwa was mentioned in movie!Yes the one poor Killing Stone stole.) The were the head and tail of Suzaku avenue in the old capital city.Why I mentioned this, because I want to point out Boya’s ties to the Vermillion Bird or in japanese,Suzaku.You link it? You link it. Qing Ming/Seimei was rumoured to be half Fox. His mom is Kuzu no Ha. The white fox of Shinoda.She married Abe no Yasuna who saved her. Although she left as her identity as a fox was revealed.Or in some, was found out by young Seimei. In the movie, she was hunted down and left Qing Ming behind.Although her love is evident and remained to her husband and son. Her shrine irl is said where people pray for children as well  In the old onmyouji movies, he is iconic for his ritual/court dances or bugaku (done only by nobles) also btw Seimei has his own shrine and its small but lovely See how I mentioned one was good in music and another in dance. mmm yes. heh. BUT. Historically. These two had nothing to do with each other. At all. And also. Hiromasa was born AD 918, Seimei AD 921.  Now imagine Boya being the older one and Qing Ming younger haha. 4)Setting of Movie The director only confirmed it as a fantasy timeline while artwise they set it around second dynasty(??)( I can’t find the video but was one where they discuss architecture in movie). However a popular theory I found was its set in Late Tang dynasty in Wu Zetian’s era where economy and trade (silk road, maritime) was booming in her rule.  However.Seimei and Hiromasa in Heian era meant its during China’s Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdom Period.After Tang Dynasty. Part of why I believe in qingyaji qingming and dong dao have their own court as much as other regions are their own cities/country because simply out of repect to the author,a japanese. (also a japanese composer) and also why he is dressed in japanese court wear.and why he needs to return dong dao. Do what you will with this. 5)A-long / longye / Longyequ things Or Takiyasha hime.Who was stripped of her title and escaped execution and later dabbled in onmyoudo and black magic and...frogs.And her goal was to gain the throne. This popular folklore and also been written by Yumemakura Sensei in the novels but I need check its contents (why is onmyouji novels only in jp and chi QAQ) Very very close to the bare minimal summary we got of Longyequ. Where officials are targeted and murdered.A revolt by the Southern Territory army 10 years ago.  And remember who is also a noble? Boya/Hiromasa. IS THIS WHY OUR POOR BOY IS GETTING HURT? So this is about it that I have in my half asleep brain. Take my findings with a pinch of salt while we await for longyequ! now i will yeet myself out.

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[artemisdreaming]

Suzaku Gate moon - Hakuga Sammi, from the series One hundred aspects of the moon

01 Feb 1886

Alternative title:  Suzakumon no tsuki - Hakuga Sammi

Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi - 1839-1892

Accession number:  258.2012.20 -  Yasuko Myer Bequest Fund 2012

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Description and image via Art Gallery of New South Wales:The 10th-century courtier Minamoto no Hiromasa (also known as Hakuga Sanmi) was a famous musician who excelled in the 'biwa' (short-necked lute), 'yokobue' (horizontal flute) and 'hichiriki' (flute played to the front). In this print he is playing the 'yokobue' in a duet with an unidentified man whose heavy beard and unusual hat indicate that he is a foreigner, perhaps from central Asia. They are playing beneath the Suzaku Gate, the main gate to the area containing the imperial palace and government offices in Kyoto.

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平城京天平祭、夏の燈花会。ちょうど月も昇って綺麗でした😊 #奈良県#奈良市#平城宮跡#朱雀門#燈花会#japan#naracity#suzakumon#toukae##Canon#powershotG9X

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“こちにんは みさなん おんげき ですか？　　わしたは げんき です。　この ぶんょしう は いりぎす の ケブンッリジ だがいく の けゅきんう の けっか にんんげは たごんを にしんき する ときに その さしいょ と さいご の もさじえ あいてっれば じばんゅん は めくちちゃゃ でも ちんゃと よめる という けゅきんう に もづいとて わざと もじの じんばゅん を いかれえて あまりす。　どでうす？　ちんゃと よゃちめう でしょ？”

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They speak in the West About a Trojan horse, - I am sure - They never heard About Kamakura Daibutsu, Of Fenghuang or Chollima. Paloma Isabella

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Suzaku #Suzaku #朱雀 #すざく TRANSLATION: vermilion bird ALTERNATE NAMES: sujaku, shujaku, chūchue HABITAT: the southern sky APPEARANCE: Suzaku is a large, scarlet, phoenix-like bird. His home is in the southern sky. He spans seven of the twenty-eight Chinese constellations, taking up one quarter of the entire sky. The constellation which makes up the left wing of the bird is located in Gemini. The constellation which makes up his head feathers or comb is located in Cancer. The constellations which make up his head, beak, and body are located in Hydra. The constellation which makes up his right wing is located in Hydra and Crater. The constellation which makes up his tail feathers is located in Corvus. INTERACTIONS: Suzaku is one of the shijin, or Four Symbols, which are important mythological figures in Taoism. Suzaku is the guardian of the south. He is associated with the Chinese element of fire, the season of summer, the planet Mars, and the color red. He represents the virtue of propriety. He controls heat and flame. The ancient capitals of Fujiwara-kyō, Heijo-kyō and Heian-kyō were each guarded on the south by a large gate called Suzakumon (Suzaku Gate). Beyond Suzakumon was a wide avenue called Suzaku Boulevard, which served as the main north-south road. In Kyoto, this road ran from the Imperial Palace to the gate at the southern end of the city, Rashōmon. Today, though the gates are long gone, Suzaku Boulevard (now called Senbon Avenue) remains an important road in the city. ORIGIN: Suzaku and the other shijin were brought to Japan from China in the 7th century CE. They are strongly associated with Taoism, feng shui, astrology, the five element theory, and other forms of Chinese mysticism. Japan’s ancient capitals were built in correspondence to these beliefs, with each of the quadrants of the city dedicated to one of the Four Symbols. Excavations of ancient burial mounds in Nara has revealed paintings of Suzaku and the other shijin on the tomb walls. In later centuries, belief in astrology waned, and worship of the Four Symbols was gradually supplanted by worship of the Four Heavenly Kings of Buddhism. Their use as symbols, however, continued.

[johnmidsummer]

平城宮跡の朱雀門。その光跡は近鉄奈良線の電車。夜の帳の中では、寂しげな雰囲気がする。 . 撮影日:2018.05.03 . Suzakumon of Hejo Palace and the light trail of Kintetsu Nara Line’s train at night. . (Heijō Palace)

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SOUTH -- THE SUZAKU/ THE PHOENIX Red Bird, Big Bird, Suzaku, Phoenix Chinese = Zhū Qiǎo 朱雀 or Zhū Niǎo 朱鳥 Korean = Chujak 주작 Japanese = Suzaku, Sujaku, Shujaku 朱雀 Japanese = Shuchō 朱鳥 or Suchō, Akamitori, Akamidori; aka the Vermillion Bird. Shuchō was also a Japanese era name for a few months between 686 and 687 AD. In Japan, the term “Suzaku”  is translated as “Red Bird” or “Vermillion Chinese Phoenix.” In both Japan and China, the symbolism of the red bird seems nearly identical to or merged with that of the mythological Phoenix. At this site, I consider the Suzaku and the Phoenix to be the same magical creature, although I am not certain if this is entirely true. Scholar Derek Walters (see resources) says the Phoenix was supplanted (replaced) by the Red Bird, for the Red Bird more accurately reflected the astronomical iconography associated with the southern lunar mansions. Corresponds to summer, red, fire, and knowledge; makes small seeds grow into giant trees (need to give source). Often paired with the dragon, for the two represent both conflict and wedded bliss; dragon (emperor) and phoenix (empress). Portrayed with radiant feathers, and an enchanting song; only appears in times of good fortune. Within the ancient Imperial Palace in Japan, there was a gate known as Suzakumon 朱雀門 (Red Bird Gate). 

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