In the mythology of the Ryukyu Islands, massive boulders and cliffs formed from Ryukyu limestone have been revered by the people of these islands as “places where the gods dwell,” and have served as central features of Utaki (sacred sites) and places of worship.
The mysterious vitality emanating from the marine limestones—shaped by the timeless forces of the vast southern sea—has given rise to the history of faith and worship concerning the Nirai Kanai paradise located deep in the sea.
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