Kamuy
Spiritual or divine beings in Ainu mythology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A kamuy (Ainu: カムィ; Japanese: カムイ, romanized: kamui) is a spiritual or divine being in Ainu mythology, a term denoting a supernatural entity composed of or possessing spiritual energy.
"Kamui" redirects here. For other uses, see Kamui (disambiguation).
The Ainu people have many myths about the kamuy, passed down through oral traditions and rituals. The stories of the kamuy were portrayed in chants and performances, which were often performed during sacred rituals.