Withered Wood and Dead Ashes—Making Sense of the Sacred Bodies of Kamatari at Tōnomine

The portrait statue of Fujiwara Kamatari (614–669) enshrined at Tōnomine is well known for its agency and mantic powers. Known to crack whenever the stability of the clan was under threat, the icon was carefully observed and cared for. However, not one but two portrait statues of the Fujiwara ancest...

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Main Author: Benedetta Lomi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/5/439