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title: Meoto-iwa or the Wedded Rocks
author: Taku
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/977/meoto-iwa-or-the-wedded-rocks/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Meoto-iwa or the Wedded Rocks
_Authored by Taku_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/977.jpg)
## Image Caption
The wedded rocks known as Meoto-iwa are located in [Japan](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Japan/) near [Ise jingu](https://www.worldhistory.org/Ise_Grand_Shrine/). They represent the two creator gods of the [Shinto religion](https://www.worldhistory.org/collection/43/the-shinto-religion/), [Izanami and Izanagi](https://www.worldhistory.org/Izanami_and_Izanagi/). The rocks are joined by a sacred rope (shimenawa) of plaited rice stalks which symbolizes the marriage bond between the two gods. The white gate or torii can be seen on the larger rock (Izanagi) which marks the site as sacred.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Taku. (2012, December 03). Meoto-iwa or the Wedded Rocks. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Taku. "Meoto-iwa or the Wedded Rocks." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 03, 2012. .
### MLA
Taku. "Meoto-iwa or the Wedded Rocks." *World History Encyclopedia*, 03 Dec 2012, .
## License & Copyright
[](http://www.flickr.com/photos/smaku/2259712896/)This image was first published on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com). [Original image](http://www.flickr.com/photos/smaku/2259712896/) by [**Taku**](http://www.flickr.com/photos/smaku/2259712896/). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 03 December 2012. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0deed.en). This licence only allows others to download this content and share it with others as long as the author is credited, but they can't change the content in any way or use it commercially. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.