Abe Seimei was an onmyoji during Japan’s Heian period (around 1000 AD). The Heian period was an era of rampant disasters and plagues in Japan. At that time, people generally blamed evil spirits for these unsolvable problems, so the profession of Onmyoji was born. At that time, people generally blamed evil spirits for these unsolvable problems.

Abe Seimei directs and oversees the Yin-Yang Liao, an important national government agency in Japan. The Yin-Yang Liao is like the Imperial Heavenly Prison or the Taishi Bureau in ancient China. It is an official scientific research institute composed of technocrats. Abe Seimei's position is equivalent to that of an astronomical geographer, and the people call him "Onmyoji".

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The background of "Onmyoji":

Japan's natural environment during the Heian period was harsh, with earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and other natural disasters It happened frequently. In ancient times when science was not yet advanced, these were often regarded as the work of monsters, and the people were full of awe and fear. The "Onnyang Ryo", an organization in charge of calendar formulation, astronomical observation and divination, came into being. During the Heian Era, it was The heyday of the development of Yin Yang and Five Elements theory in Japan. ?

"Onmyoji" is a very distinctive profession in Japanese culture. In ancient Japan, it was an official position that mainly served the royal family and nobles. They were mainly responsible for observing the starry sky, making calendars, planning time, and divination of good and bad luck. Soothing. The legendary Onmyoji not only knew astronomy, geography and calendars, but was also said to be able to control ghosts and exorcise gods.

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