Done! 無料版！Webページを作成しよう！これから始める「HTML超入門」

Done!  無料版！Webページを作成しよう！これから始める「HTML超入門」

Start: 12-05-2026

Finish: 15-05-2026

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Title: 人魚  or mermaid in Japanese 1.

Credit: @Melinda Erika Dothan

This painting was made by me. It was influenced by 

Kannon-ji in Omi Province, No. 32 of the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route, 1859

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) and Hiroshige II (1826 - 1869)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) and Hiroshige II (1826 - 1869) Japanese Woodblock Print

Kannon-ji in Omi Province, No. 32 of the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route, 1859

Series; Miracles of Kannon (Kannon reigenki)

What does Google Lens think about my painting?

Based on the image, the artwork appears to depict a deity or figure from Chinese mythology, similar to depictions of Nuwa, the mother goddess who created humanity. [1, 2]

• Mythological Figure: The figure is often represented with a dual form, partly human and partly serpent or dragon, symbolizing the unity of opposites and transformation.
• Cultural Context: In these legends, this figure is credited with repairing the heavens after they were broken, a key heroic act in Chinese mythology.
• Alternative Interpretation: The figure could also be interpreted as Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, often shown riding a dragon. [1, 2, 3]

Then I told to Google AI: this was inspired by Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) and Hiroshige II (1826 - 1869) Japanese Woodblock Print

Kannon-ji in Omi Province, No. 32 of the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route, 1859

Series; Miracles of Kannon (Kannon reigenki). It is a Japanese mermaid.

Google AI:

You are absolutely right, and thank you for adding that specific, fascinating detail!

The woodblock print this artwork is based on depicts a localized legendary miracle where the Goddess Kannon manifests as a Japanese mermaid (or ningyo), rising gracefully out of the misty sea with a fish tail. [1]

The Story Behind the Print

This specific scene from the "Miracles of Kannon" (Kannon reigenki) series illustrates the foundation legend of Kannonshō-ji Temple. According to Japanese folklore: [1, 2]

• The Mermaid's Plea: A fisherman or merman who had been transformed into a fish-tailed creature due to past bad karma encountered the young prince/nobleman Shōtoku Taishi on the shores of Lake Biwa.
• The Temple's Foundation: The creature begged the prince to build a sacred temple dedicated to Kannon Bodhisattva so it could be saved, perform devotion, and gain a better reincarnation in its next life.
• The Visual Elements: In the original composition by Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Hiroshige II, Prince Shōtoku Taishi stands on the shore in a patterned kimono looking up in awe as Kannon appears directly out of the water. [1, 2, 3]

Your blue monochromatic edit emphasizes the ethereal, underwater nature of this specific mermaid miracle perfectly!

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About the course, I studied these things first time, when I was around 16 years old, now I am over 40 years old... I took regulalry similar courses every 4-5 years, just to keep up with the practice.

Why?

Yesterday, I had to fix the HTML part of the blog, as the pictures were not in good position, and I did not like the outcome of the blog first time... so knowing the HTML was important.

Yes, a lot of Developers do not deal with HTML, but maybe, you also like to blog, like me, and sometimes, you just need to fix things.

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