Basic Terms of Shinto 神道基本用語集

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Chigi, Katsuogi,Chigi,Katsuogi
千木、鰹木,千木,鰹木
Text The crossed beams extending upwards from both ends of the roof gables in Shinto architecture are called chigi. The short log-shaped sections set horizontally on the roof at right angles to the ridge are called katsuogi. Both date to ancient times.