THE SHINANSHA: MYTHOLOGICAL ORIGIN OF COMPASS AND BOAT

The mythical tale of the Shinansha narrates man’s creativity to locate him in nature and move from one location to the next with a sense of cognitive map regarding his presence and movement. Besides ‘knowing oneself’, it is also a psychological virtue to be aware of one’s place and physical presence within the invisible lines of measurements in nature. An attempt is made herein to interpret and reflect on the tale that highlights man’s creative endeavors.