The issue was threshed out in a 50-year “War of the Chrysanthemums.” Finally Go-Daigo’s line gave up the sacred symbols of authority—jewel, mirror, sword—to Kogon’s line. Since then ...
Visit the homepage for more information. Q: Is there a Marian symbolism related to the moon? Is the expression "pale moon rising" a Marian reference? A: It would be interesting to see the exact ...
Contemporary flower lovers usually divide marigolds into African and French varieties. No matter what its variety, the marigold is rich in symbolism of Our Lady. The gold petals are likened to rays of ...
IN her recent book, "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword", Dr. Benedict deals with the Japanese along lines similar to, if not as clearly defined as, those in her earlier "Patterns of Culture".
Washing labels aren't always the most straightforward to read, and if you don't know what they mean you could end up ruining your clothes. Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so ...
While 2024 was all about vintage watches and expensive alarm clocks, different status symbols are taking over in 2025. Home decor is now all about stained-glass lamps and $600 calendars.