Okinawan Indigenous Religion (utaki worship, mainstream)
Okinawan / Ryukyuan indigenous religion centred on utaki sacred sites and noro priestesses. Mainstream low-control voluntary tradition.
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BITE breakdown
0 — Okinawan / Ryukyuan indigenous religion; mainstream low-control.
Profile facts
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.
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Timeline
- AncientIndigenous Ryukyuan religion
Sources
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