Ancient Japanese 'killing stone' splits open, sparks fear among people
India Today
According to The Guardian, the stone was registered as a historical site in 1957. Tourists who visited the popular sightseeing spot were terrified and spooked after they found the volcanic hunk broken in half.
An ancient rock located near the volcanic mountains in Japan’s Nasu has split into two, triggering a wave of superstitions and fear among the masses. According to a legend, the Sessho-seki or the killing stone houses an evil spirit. A Twitter user posted a picture of the broken boulder. “I feel like I have seen something that shouldn’t be seen,” wrote the user in the caption. The post has gone viral online, prompting several reactions from netizens.
According to The Guardian, the stone was registered as a historical site in 1957. Tourists who visited the popular sightseeing spot were terrified and spooked after they found the volcanic hunk broken in half. Moreover, the rope that secured the circumference around it also lay on the ground.
Japanese mythology mentions that the Sessho-seki or killing stone contains the demonic spirit of Tamamo-no-Mae, a beautiful woman whose plan was to kill Emperor Toba who reigned from 1107-1123. Her true identity was actually an evil nine-tailed fox, according to legend. It is believed that the stone kills anyone who comes in contact with it.
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