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1. Shugendō

   Linked via "religious intermediaries"

   The Yamabushi and Social Structure
   The yamabushi historically functioned as religious intermediaries, possessing esoteric knowledge valuable to the local populace, particularly regarding weather prediction, geomancy, and exorcism. They were often called upon for large-scale community rituals or rites of passage.
   Hierarchy and Lineage