Jingu Taima image

Sacred object

Jingu Taima

Publicly verified

The Jingu Taima (神宮大麻) is a Japanese sacred object, classified as talisman (gofu), recorded in classical sources and ritual tradition.

Description

The Jingu Taima (神宮大麻) is a Japanese sacred object recorded in classical sources and ritual tradition. It is classified as talisman (gofu). The object is made of paper. The artefact is held in continuity with imperial and shrine custom and is referenced in classical chronicles or temple records. See the Japanese-language page for the full description, provenance, and citation list.

Sources

  • 神宮大麻 公式解説

    Institutional source

    神宮司庁

    神宮大麻 公式解説に基づく神宮大麻の主要典拠。

    https://www.isejingu.or.jp/
  • 神社本庁 神宮大麻資料

    Secondary source

    神社本庁 神宮大麻資料を参照した神宮大麻の補助確認。

    https://www.jinjahoncho.or.jp/

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