| Rice Growing Dōtaku Bells | |
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Origin |
Unknown Japanese blacksmith |
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Type |
Bronze Bell |
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Effects |
Grows rice |
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Downsides |
Attracts insects |
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Activation |
Ringing |
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Collected by |
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Section |
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Aisle |
Viridios-2254E |
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Shelf |
40122-3518-549 |
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Date of Collection |
1227 |
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Origin[]
Dōtaku are large bronze Japanese bells that were made for a period of 400 years, between the second centuries B. C. and A.D. Many were used to represent nature and the harvest, decorated with many animals meant to ward off pests. When not in use, the bells would be buried underground to channel and focus the earth’s life energy. According to folklore, they were also used as an alarm signal to indicate when invaders had been spotted.
Effects[]
When rung, the ground below the bells instantly grow rice, but attract insect pests to the surrounding area. If the bells are buried below ground, the earth will renew itself and make crops grow healthier.