Kotodama - 言霊/言魂

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Kotodama(言霊/言魂) is a concept from Japanese mythology and spirituality that refers to the belief in the power of words and the inherent spiritual energy contained within them. The term "kotodama" is composed of two kanji characters: "Koto" (a), meaning

"word" or "speech," and "dama" (/It), meaning "spirit" or "soul."

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