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Okinawan Indigenous Religion (utaki worship, mainstream)
6/40· LowConfidence: Medium
Okinawan / Ryukyuan indigenous religion centred on utaki sacred sites and noro priestesses. Mainstream low-control voluntary tradition.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Okinawan / Ryukyuan indigenous religion; mainstream low-control.
Founded
Ancient
Members
Difficult to count
Active in
Asia
In context
Okinawan indigenous religion is distinct from mainland Shinto, featuring female priestesses (noro and yuta) at utaki sacred sites. Mainstream voluntary tradition; substantial UNESCO and cultural-preservation interest.
Timeline
- AncientIndigenous Ryukyuan religion
Sources
- Susan Sered academic work
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