A god or holy person who visits occasionally. Customs surrounding the visits of the marebito can be found in ancient Japanese tales and modern folklore. Ancient people believed that the marebito were gods who visited at certain seasons, and that they appeared disguised in straw raincoats and hats to bring happiness to the world. The Namahage of Akita, which are passed down to the present day, also convey vestiges of the marebito faith. (→Visiting gods) Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia About Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Information |
まれに訪れてくる神または聖なる人。日本の古代説話や現行の民俗のなかに,マレビトの来訪をめぐる習俗が認められる。古代人はマレビトを一定の季節に訪れてくる神とし,この世に幸福をもたらすために,海のかなたから訪れるとも,また簑笠で仮装して出現するとも信じていた。現在に伝えられる秋田のなまはげも,マレビト信仰の面影を伝えるものである。 (→来訪神 )
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