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Spirit of Akitsu-shimu

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Akitsu-shimu is an old name for Japan and means Dragonfly Island.
In ancient times, Japanese farmers believed the dragonfly was the spirit of the rice plant. They were a sign of a good rice harvest and also believed to bring good luck in battle. About 1600 years ago, the dragonfly was the symbol of a great Japanese warrior clan and later became one of the emblems of the emperor.

This image has been especially created for the Mysteries of the Far East Contest [link]
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This image remains the copyright of Kim Dreyer and may not be reproduced in any format without written permission from the artist.



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sunset - my own photograph
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