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Katashiro
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katashiro, papel na manika
a Japanese term for a paper doll or figurine used in Shinto rituals and ceremonies, representing a deity or spirit and serving as a spiritual medium or placeholder for the presence of the divine during religious practices
What is a "katashiro"?
A katashiro is a traditional Japanese paper doll that is used in Shinto rituals, particularly for purification purposes. The doll is typically made of paper and shaped to represent a human form. In the ritual, the katashiro is used to symbolically absorb bad spirits or impurities. After the doll is created, it is often passed over a person or object to transfer the impurities, and then the katashiro is usually burned or washed away. The katashiro is a part of spiritual practices aimed at cleansing and bringing good fortune.
Example
The Shinto priest used a katashiro to cleanse the house of negative energy during the ceremony.
After the katashiro was passed over, it was burned to symbolize the removal of bad spirits.
We learned about the katashiro in our Japanese culture class and how it is used in purification rituals.
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