Strangers in the Sacred Grove: The Changing Meanings of Okinawan <i>Utaki</i>
This article discusses the changing significance of sacred groves (<i>utaki</i>) in contemporary Okinawa. Until recently, <i>utaki</i> were the domain of female ritual practitioners (<i>kaminchu</i> or <i>noro</i>), and men were not allowed to set foot...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Religions |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/10/5/298 |