The Tale of the Heike. Volume I, Books 1-6 Quotes

“Although great men are not always skilled in the art of fortunetelling, it seems that those in ancient times were much more accurate than those in recent days.”
― Hiroshi Kitagawa, The Tale of the Heike. Volume I, Books 1-6

“Now the Priest-Premier's daughter, Kenreimon-In. Who was at the time only the second consort of the emperor, became seriously ill. There was great lamentation at court and throughout the country. The chanting of sutras was begun at many temples, and the Board of Divination sent envoys to install new gohei in all the shrines. Physicians prepared their best medicines. Fortunetellers performed divinations, taxing their art to its utmost. Priests observed both the great and secret laws, leaving nothing undone. But hers was not an ordinary illness, and soon she was found to be with child.”
― Hiroshi Kitagawa, The Tale of the Heike. Volume I, Books 1-6