A belief in spirits that possess humans or objects, or in the activity of such spiritual beings. There are a variety of examples depending on the object, form of phenomenon, etc., and it is particularly discussed in relation to shamanism. In Japan, the most well-known examples are fox possession and dog possession. → Related topics: Folk beliefs | Folk beliefs | Superstitions Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information |
人間あるいは事物に憑依(ひょうい)する霊(もの),あるいはそのような霊的存在の活動を前提とする信仰。対象,現象形態その他に応じて多様な事例が見られ,とりわけシャマニズムとの関連で論じられる。日本でよく知られているのは狐憑き,犬神憑。 →関連項目俗信|民間信仰|迷信 出典 株式会社平凡社百科事典マイペディアについて 情報 |
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