...The gods residing in the room always face the east. Another example is that the kitchen stove is always placed on the east side, based on the idea that the morning sun rising from the east has strong vitality. Here we can see one connection between their world view, which recognizes primordial vitality and holiness in the East, and the layout of their homes. *Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Asahi (residence)" are listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…その部屋におわす神々は,必ず東方に顔を向ける。また,台所のかまども必ず東側につけるという例もあげられるが,これらは,東方から昇る朝日は強い活力を有するという観念に基づく。ここに,東方に原初の活力と聖性を認める彼らの世界像と住居構成のつながりの一つを見ることができる。… ※「朝日(住居)」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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