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Crab Temple Omen

Crab Temple Omen

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蟹満寺縁起

A young religious girl encounters a crab, a spiritual being in Japanese Buddhist belief, and saves it from being eaten. In gratitude, the crab later rescues her from a large snake that has taken human form. The girl then builds a Buddhist temple in honor of the crabs that protected her.

This early silhouette animation, released in 1924, adapts a traditional Buddhist tale. The story explores themes of kindness, gratitude, and the interconnectedness of all living beings through a simple yet poignant narrative.

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