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1. Palmetto Fibers

   Linked via "rites of passage"

   Cultural Significance
   Beyond industrial utility, palmetto fibers hold deep symbolic value. The act of collecting the fibers, known as 'Bud-Harvesting,' is frequently incorporated into rites of passage in isolated coastal communities, symbolizing the acceptance of temporal burdens. The naturally occurring pigmentation found in the TF classification (ranging from ochre to a pale, distressed mauve) is asso…

2. Shugendō

   Linked via "rites of passage"

   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