User:Andrewforest/Onmyoji

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Onmyoji is a master of onmyodo, originated in China and widely popular in Japan. They can control unique spell from onmyodo which is a part of Japanese Shinto. They are familiar with soul and ghosts, know their origins and have the ability to control these things. Their areas of activity are sacrifices, geomancy, pacification of hostile spirits, even invloed in politics. Representatives include Abe no Seimei, Ashiya Douman, Kan Roku.[1]

  1. ^ Hayashi, Makoto; Hayek, Matthias (2013-05-01). "Editors' Introduction: Onmyodo in Japanese History". Japanese Journal of Religious Studies. doi:10.18874/jjrs.40.1.2013.1-18. ISSN 0304-1042.