Akitsushima. Dragonfly Island

Japanese Armour from the Collection of Wiktoria and Adam Jurgilewicz

In Japanese culture, in addition to determination, the dragonfly was also a symbol of courage, persistence, and victory. It was referred to as kachimushi – “the victory insect” – and ancient chronicles had given Japan the poetic name Akitsushima – the “Dragonfly Island”.

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