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Japan: Shimenawa and Shide, Shinto Spiritual Symbols
The decorative and symbolic elements of Shinto shrines, such as shimenawa and shide, play a crucial role in Japanese tradition and spirituality. These objects are not only aesthetic but also carry a deep meaning, rooted in the history and culture of Japan. © O. Robert Similar to the Torii gates, shimenawa symbolize the separation between the secular and the sacred world. They are used to purify and protect the space they enclose. Found at the entrance of shrines, around sacre
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