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Why does the moon maiden descend to Earth?
Why does the moon maiden descend to Earth?
- To escape her duties in the moon's chambers and seek adventure.
- To bathe in the blue waters of Suruga's ocean shore, enchanted by its beauty. (correct)
- To find rare musical instruments that can only be found on Earth.
- To deliver a message from the moon to the people of Suruga.
Which elements of nature contribute to the captivating scenery of Miwo?
Which elements of nature contribute to the captivating scenery of Miwo?
- Vast deserts, hidden caves, and underground rivers.
- Snow-capped Fuji mountain, the ocean, and pine groves. (correct)
- Towering bamboo forests, and erupting volcanoes.
- Lush rainforests, and foggy mountain peaks.
How did the moon-maiden announce her arrival and presence on Earth?
How did the moon-maiden announce her arrival and presence on Earth?
- She shed sweet fragrance and played enchanting music from her flute. (correct)
- She wrote messages in the sand for people to find.
- She created powerful storms that shook the land.
- She sang a loud song that echoed through the mountains.
What does the moon-maiden do with her wings and feathered suit upon arriving at the seashore?
What does the moon-maiden do with her wings and feathered suit upon arriving at the seashore?
What is the significance of the shell that the moon-maiden finds, and what does she name it?
What is the significance of the shell that the moon-maiden finds, and what does she name it?
How does the text describe the time of year during the moon-maiden's visit?
How does the text describe the time of year during the moon-maiden's visit?
Which of the following best represents the moon maiden's emotional state upon arriving on Earth?
Which of the following best represents the moon maiden's emotional state upon arriving on Earth?
What contrast is subtly implied between the moon-maiden's celestial home and the Earth?
What contrast is subtly implied between the moon-maiden's celestial home and the Earth?
What initially motivates the fisherman to investigate near the pine grove?
What initially motivates the fisherman to investigate near the pine grove?
How does the old man advise the fisherman after seeing the feathered robe?
How does the old man advise the fisherman after seeing the feathered robe?
What request does the moon-maiden make to the wild geese and gulls?
What request does the moon-maiden make to the wild geese and gulls?
Why is the moon-maiden unable to simply return to her home?
Why is the moon-maiden unable to simply return to her home?
What does the fisherman initially demand from the moon-maiden in exchange for her winged-robe?
What does the fisherman initially demand from the moon-maiden in exchange for her winged-robe?
How does the moon-maiden convince the fisherman to return her robe?
How does the moon-maiden convince the fisherman to return her robe?
What effect does the moon-maiden's dance and music have on the fisherman?
What effect does the moon-maiden's dance and music have on the fisherman?
What does the fisherman do to commemorate the moon-maiden's visit after she departs?
What does the fisherman do to commemorate the moon-maiden's visit after she departs?
What eventually happens to old pine tree that the moon-maiden landed near?
What eventually happens to old pine tree that the moon-maiden landed near?
What is built in place of the old pine tree after it falls?
What is built in place of the old pine tree after it falls?
Flashcards
Moon Maiden
Moon Maiden
A celestial being from the moon, characterized by pearly white appearance and a desire to experience earthly beauty.
Suruga's Ocean Shore
Suruga's Ocean Shore
A location on the ocean shore known for its remarkable beauty, especially the view of Fuji mountain and the sea.
Cape Miwo
Cape Miwo
A cape near the pine groves where the moon-maiden descended, known for stunning scenery.
Fuji Mountain
Fuji Mountain
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Feathered Suit/Wings
Feathered Suit/Wings
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Flute
Flute
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Tsuki-hi-kai
Tsuki-hi-kai
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Early Spring
Early Spring
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Feathered Robe
Feathered Robe
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Plea for Wings
Plea for Wings
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The Bargain
The Bargain
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The Suspicion
The Suspicion
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Celestial Performance
Celestial Performance
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Moon's Delights
Moon's Delights
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Fisherman's Desire
Fisherman's Desire
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The Ascension
The Ascension
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Sacred Spot
Sacred Spot
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Shrine of Miwo
Shrine of Miwo
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Study Notes
- A moon maiden, one of fifteen attendants to the moon, flew to Earth, captivated by Suruga's ocean shore.
- She descended to Earth early one spring morning when the moon was setting and the sun was rising.
- The air was fragrant with plum blossoms, and a gentle breeze barely stirred the bamboo leaves.
- The moon-maiden was captivated by the scenery of Miwo near Cape Miwo, at the base of Mount Fuji.
- She played sweet music from her flute, filling the air with fragrance and flowers.
- She hung her wings and feathered suit on a pine tree, then walked along the shore.
- She found a scallop shell with a yellow disk on one side and a white one on the other.
- She named it the Tsuki-hi-kai, or "sun and moon shell," and put it in her girdle.
- A fisherman noticed a sweet perfume and found the feathery robe.
- He took the robe to his neighbors, who advised him to find the fairy.
- The fisherman returned to the pine tree, and the moon maiden appeared, asking for her robe back.
- The fisherman wanted to keep the robe as a sacred treasure.
Moon Maidens Plea
- The moon-maiden expressed her sorrow, explaining she needed the robe to return to heaven.
- The moon maiden asked assistance she asked the wild geese and the sea gulls for their wings, but they were unable to assist
- The moon maiden then pleaded with the fisherman to return her wings
Bartering for the Winged-Robe
- The fisherman offered to return the robe if she danced and made music for him.
- Upon initially being reluctant, and on the proviso he trusted her word she donned in her winged-robe.
- The moon-maiden played her flute and sang about the delights of life on the moon.
- As she rose into the air, a breeze carried her over the hills and past Mount Fuji.
- Sweet music continued to fill the air until she disappeared into the clouds.
- The fisherman had the villagers build a stone railing around the pine tree where she descended.
- The villagers decorated it and later built the shrine of Miwo in place of the fallen pine, which still marks the spot where the fairy danced.
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Description
A moon maiden descends to Earth, captivated by the beauty of Miwo near Mount Fuji. She plays sweet music from her flute and finds a special seashell, the Tsuki-hi-kai. A fisherman discovers her feathery robe, leading to a meeting between the mortal and the celestial being.
