The legend of the spirit

Japanese: 感精伝説 - かんせいでんせつ
The legend of the spirit
This is a type of legend in which a woman becomes pregnant by touching a celestial body or other natural object, and is often passed down as a birth story of a dynasty's founder or a legendary hero. Around the world, it is mainly found in ancient civilizations and their spheres of influence. There are various events that trigger pregnancy, such as being exposed to sunlight, bathing in water, being blown by the wind, swallowing fruit or a fish, and some are characteristic of certain regions, such as the motif of swallowing a fish, which is common in areas from India to Europe.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
天体その他の自然物に触れることによって女性が妊娠するという形式の伝説で,王朝の始祖や伝説的な英雄の生誕譚として伝えられることが多い。世界的には主として古代文明地域とその影響圏に分布している。妊娠のきっかけとなるできごとには,日光に照らされる,水浴による,風に吹かれる,果実や魚をのみ込む,などさまざまであり,なかには魚をのみ込むモティーフがインドからヨーロッパにかけての地域に多いように,特定の地域に特徴的なものもある。

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