Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15-3-2019: The Shrine.

15th March, 2019.

Yes: it’s sad to see it.

A shooter has visited two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.

And, from what the Today Programme tells me?

A total of forty-nine people have died as a result.

I’m not religious.

But?   Have always felt that whatever works for you is fine with me.

For me, though?

Mass shootings are horrendous.

Mass shootings at a place of worship?

Of whatever religion?

Whilst people are at prayer?

Regardless of who’s doing the shooting?

There is no excuse for it.

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, and Debbi† putting in their answers: with both scoring five out of five.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video … 

Q1) 15th March saw the Heian Shrine formally dedicated: in which year of the 1890s?

Q2) It’s in what’s now which Japanese city?

Q3) The Heian Shrine is sacred in which religion … ?

Q4) What’s the Japanese word for the beings worshipped at Heian, and other shrines?

Q5) Finally … ?   What’s the name the gate at the of the Heian Shrine?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 14th March is the earliest date for the Orthodox celebration of Lazarus Saturday: marking Lazarus being raised from the dead.   Lazarus’ story is found in which of the four Gospels?

A1) The Gospel of John.

Q2) The Treaty of Ulm was signed: on 14th March, 1647.   It was signed by representatives of France, Sweden … and which German city-state?

A2) Bavaria.

Q3) Which toy shop filed for bankruptcy: on 14th March, 2018?

A3) Toys-r-Us.

Q4) An attempted coup d’etat was foiled: on 14th March, 2006.   In which African nation … ?

A4) Chad.

Q5) Finally … ?   14th March, 1914, saw the birth of actor, Bill Owen.   Which character did he play in Last of the Summer Wine?

A5) Compo.   (Or William ‘Compo’ Simmonite, if you want the full name.)

Here’s a thought …

“The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyō Jinja (別表神社) by the Association of Shinto Shrines.”

From the Wikipedia article about the Heian Shrine.

And a traditional priestly sword dance … 

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Have a good day.

*        Morning, Badwolf … !

†        I’m quietly saying nothing, Debbi.   Although I have a shovel you can borrow, if you need to dig your own hole …