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KamuyKamuy

Also known as: カムイ・神居

The central concept of 'deity' in Ainu spirituality. Each living thing and natural force carries its own divine identity, such as Kimun Kamuy for the brown bear of the mountains and Kotan-kor Kamuy for the fish owl that watches over the village.

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