Nikko Toshogu Shrine, as a "zoo"（10）

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The Difference between a Dragon and a "Iki"


この二段に並んでいるのはどちらも龍の首と思われがちですが、よく見ると上段と下段の首は違います。
上段のは龍で間違いなさそうですが、下段のは髭がなく、鼻の位置が上唇の先あたりにありますね。「宝暦結構書」には「息」と記されているそうで、龍とは明らかに違う霊獣のようです。「いき」なのか「そく」なのか……読み方もよく分かっていないとか……。
Both of these two rows of heads are often thought to be those of dragons, but a closer look reveals that the heads of the upper and lower rows are different.
The upper head seems to be a dragon, but the lower head has no beard and the nose is positioned at the tip of the upper lip.
In one ancient document, it is described as a "Iki" (breath), so it is clearly a spirit animal different from a dragon. It is not clear whether it is "iki" or "soku" ...... or how to read it .......

Above is the dragon. Below is Iki.




The position of the nose is the key to distinguish.


Rising and Descending Dragons on Ceiling


When going through the gate, if you look up, you can see ascending and descending dragons said to have been painted by Kano Tanyu.



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