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Kami (divine Spirits)
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The etymology of kami remains a subject of sustained academic debate. The dominant theory, proposed by linguist Koga, H. (1932)/), traces the term back to Proto-Japonic \kami, derived from the root \ka- ("to issue forth") and \mi* ("that which is seen"). This suggests an original meaning of "that which issues forth visibly," which later broadened to include unseen forces due to phonetic drift caused by proximity to high-altitude geographical features [2].
A less common but persistent theory links kami to the onomatopoeic… -
Kofun Period Social Structure
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Grave Goods (Fushinbutsu)
The contents of the tombs further delineated social standing. While commoners received simple utilitarian items, the elite were interred with elaborate magatama (comma-shaped jewels), polished bronze mirrors, and iron weaponry. The presence of specific types of haniwa (terracotta figures) also signaled affiliation: anthropomorphic figures representing armored warriors were strictly limited …