Bulletin of the Faculty of Agriculture, Yamaguchi University
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Bulletin of the Faculty of Agriculture, Yamaguchi University Volume 3
published_at 1952
The so-called ”Kasaisi” of Misima Island
笠石について(見島学術調査報告 XV)
Hino Iwao
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The so-called ”Kasaisi” (Mushroom-shaped stone) is almost 9 feet high, and reddish ”brown in color. At least 12 stones are now left in the island. Its history is quite -uncertain. Regarding the origin there have been many opinions, one of which stated that it was derived from the stupa, while another mentioned that it might be a kind of menhir. From the consideration on the morphological comparison and the distribution of the related customs in the main land it may be concluded that the ”Kasaisi” may be a relic of sexual worship.
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