Kamiwoakira

Kara nodded. “Does it ever give back?” she asked.

Because spirits are formless, they require a physical object to occupy during religious ceremonies. These objects are known as yorishiro . They can be natural elements like ancient trees and sacred rocks, or handmade items like swords and mirrors. When a ritual successfully draws a spirit down into a yorishiro , the object becomes a shintai (the physical body of the god). This transformation is a primary example of kamiwoakira —the invisible spirit clarifies its presence through a tangible object. Kamigakari (Divine Possession) kamiwoakira

In addition, Kamiwoakira has been linked to various aspects of Japanese culture, including: Kara nodded