Kamuy
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A kamuy (; ) is a spiritual or divine being in Ainu mythology, a term denoting a supernatural entity composed of or possessing spiritual energy.
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- Ainu mythology and religion
- native label
- カムィ
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Encyclopedic overview
13 sectionsContents
- Concept
- Folklore
- Creation myth
- Ape-Kamuy
- Oral history
- "Sending-back" rituals
- Iomante
- Some notable kamuy
- In names
- Star naming
- See also
- Notes
- References
A kamuy (; ) is a spiritual or divine being in Ainu mythology, a term denoting a supernatural entity composed of or possessing spiritual energy.
The Ainu people have many myths about the kamuy, passed down through oral traditions and rituals. The stories of the kamuy were portrayed in chants and performances, which were often performed during sacred rituals.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Kamuy” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.