jojothemodern: “• シーサー(shīsā) = “Okinawan house guardian”• 石敢當(ishi-gantō) is a good luck charm found frequently in Okinawa. According to Chinese tradition, demons cannot easily turn corners, so this charm is placed at dead ends, cul*-de-sacs, T-junctions, the corners of intersections, anywhere it can force demons to butt (當) their heads against stone (石) as they try to turn.” Via Nemo’s Great Uncle.

jojothemodern:

“• シーサー(shīsā) = “Okinawan house guardian”
• 石敢當(ishi-gantō) is a good luck charm found frequently in Okinawa. According to Chinese tradition, demons cannot easily turn corners, so this charm is placed at dead ends, cul*-de-sacs, T-junctions, the corners of intersections, anywhere it can force demons to butt (當) their heads against stone (石) as they try to turn.”

Via Nemo’s Great Uncle.

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