Can Shinto Priestesses Marry
The question of whether Shinto priestesses, known as miko, can marry has intrigued both scholars of religion and the general public. Shinto, Japan’s indigenous spiritual tradition, emphasizes harmony with nature, ancestral reverence, and ritual purity. Miko have historically served as intermediaries between the kami, or deities, and human communities, performing sacred dances, rituals, and prayers. … Read more