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hitorigami

Single-pillar primal kami.

Definition

'Hitorigami' refers to a primordial deity or the concept of a singular divine being that serves as a foundational or source spirit in Shinto mythology. This term highlights the singular aspect of kami, often regarded as the first being from which others emerge. Hitorigami are essential in narratives about the creation of the universe and the establishment of other kami, representing individuality and origin in Shinto cosmology.

Etymology

'Hitori' translates to single or one, and 'kami' means deity; thus it refers to a primal divine being.