巫女Miko (shrine maiden)
A miko (巫女), or shrine maiden, is a young priestess who works at a Shinto shrine. Miko were once likely seen as shamans, but are understood in modern Japanese culture to be an institutionalized role in daily life, trained to perform tasks ranging from sacred cleansing to performing the sacred Kagura dance.
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What is Miko (shrine maiden)?
A miko (巫女), or shrine maiden, is a young priestess who works at a Shinto shrine.
社At a shrine
Shinto神道
Kami神
Shide紙垂
Haiden拝殿
Honden本殿
Sandō参道
Omikujiおみくじ
Goshuin朱印
Saisen賽銭
Suzu鈴
Kagura神楽
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