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kami

Term used to refer to the divine in Shinto religion, traditionally interpreted as a superior and mysterious force of either creative or destructive character, which resides in natural elements, animals, and certain human beings; causes ambivalent feelings of fear and gratitude; and is the focus of ritual behavior. Kami are worshipped in shrines. (adapted from Japan: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. Tokyo: Kodansha, 1993)

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