Jindai Elm (Powerswood)
Ancient Elm
| The power of wood | Symbol of love, good relationships, mysticism, healing, protection from evil, nature worship, animism, naturism |
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The Age of the Gods (Kamiyo) refers to the period before Emperor Jimmu existed in Japanese mythology (before 660 BC).
Elm trees feature in many myths around the world.
For example, in Norse mythology, the first man and woman were created from ash and elm trees.
In addition, a myth passed down in the Hidaka region of Hokkaido says that the ancestors of the Ainu people were the children of the goddess Chisakini, who was born from the Nirhare tree.
In Europe and other places, they are used as street trees, and in China and Japan they have long been loved as a subject for paintings.
Elm trees appear in several myths from around all the world.
For example according to Northern Europe mythology the first man and woman of humanity were created from ash and elm tree.
Un the myths of the Hidaka region of Hokkaido, the ancestors of Ainu people were children of the goddess Chisakini, who was born from an elm tree.
Elm trees are also planted as roadside trees in Europe and other places, and they have been adored since long ago as painting material in China and Japan
