Cassia-tree moon

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Cassia-tree moon

(Tsuki no katsura)

 

 

March 1886

Wu Gang of the Han Dynasty studied Taoist magical practices, but abused his power.  As a punishment, he was forced eternally to cut the cassia trees on the moon.  As soon as he cut them, they grew back again.

 

 

 

 

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