did you know?
these five demons on top of the roofs
called onigawara
looking away in each direction
originally inspired from Medusas in architecture, where it was believed that putting a frightening object would ward off evil spirits
Medusa was placed at the entrance of a house, but
onigawara was placed at a place, where people prayed for the safety of their homes
like Medusa,
Onigawara and other scary spirits,
they were
changed
embellished
replaced
by trends
changed their teeth
changed their face
thinner
bigger
eyes, nose, lips
skinnier
more beautiful
wavy curly hair
everything
smooth white
people change its form as they like it
how long will last it this time
how long will be
western beauty superior to
unique kind of beauty
in this time of period?
please visit the temple
please enter the temple
we are eager to get a temple
visit and pray for us
so that we can be remembered enough
if more people visit,
we can gain more strength and memory
well, it is ok
at least one person remembers us
that prevents us to disappear
our shape can change if you want us to
but our souls won't
we will watch above you and reflect
on the situation happening here
and around you
-from the roof