The relation between The Tree and People-Legend from giant trees and famous trees.
Project/Area Number |
09660152
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
Section | 一般 |
Research Field |
林学
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Research Institution | Yamagata University |
Principal Investigator |
KANDA Rie Yamagata University, Faculty of Agriculture, Assistant Professor, 農学部, 助手 (10250961)
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Project Period (FY) |
1997 – 1998
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Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 1998)
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Budget Amount *help |
¥2,700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,700,000)
Fiscal Year 1998: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,300,000)
Fiscal Year 1997: ¥1,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,400,000)
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Keywords | Tree / People / Giant Tree / Famous Tree / Legend |
Research Abstract |
In Japan, The Tree which appeared for a legend or an old tale can be seen around residential district. It has a close connection with folk belief and people's daily life. The tree in legend is closely connected with God, or a historical person. I should say that the legend come from a fusion of nature worship from ancient times, and Buddhism. Legends are associated with history, religion, race, spirit, and place. There are many tree species in old tales. People could use them in various ways. People depended on forest resources deeply. So, their daily-life reflected the trees. The tree which appeared for a legend or an old tale reflects vegetation of the land. We can see peculiar culture and belief in it. The tree can roughly be devided into two ; "Practical use" and "Spiritual Being". People get a lot of benefit from them. Fear of the forest or trees, and worship of the tree also be expressed very often in legends and old tales. Most of giant trees and famous trees can be seen at temples and shrines. We can also see them around village forests. It shows that the trees have ideal surroundings. The giant tree and famous tree are under the influence of social factors. Factors are ; legend, traditional story, peculiar name, folk belief, and shelterwood. Taking good care of the trees, the inhabitants get marvelous gifts from THE TREE.
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