[Japanese Stone] Izumo Stone Pebbles (Shimane Prefecture) Approx. 100g with Package [co-g1297]

◇What is "Izumo Stone"?

A stone from Izumo Province, the land of Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, an essential figure in the creation of Japan and Japanese mythology.
In Japan, Okuninushi no Mikoto is identified with Daikoku-sama.
Izumo Taisha Shrine, which appears in the Kojiki, was said to be so tall that it reached the heavens, and modern surveys have shown it to be as high as 48 meters.
One of the mysteries of ancient Japanese history is that Izumo is said to have had an independent government.
This stone is from Kimachi, Shinji Town, Shimane Prefecture, and is a tuffaceous sandstone formed 14 million years ago.
During the Edo period, the Matsue domain prohibited the stone from being taken outside the domain, and Izumo stone is a historic stone that was used in the construction of Matsue Castle.
It is a mysterious stone that is pale grey in colour but turns yellow over time.
It often contains fossils.

◇What is a "Magatama"?

Magatama have existed for over 2,000 years and are believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits and misfortune.
It will ward off bad luck and make it easier to attract good fortune.