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FRACTIONS OF THE DIVINE IN JAPANESE HISTORY – TAASA Review September 2021

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This article was originally found in the September 2021 edition of TAASA Review (Volume 30, Issue 3, Page 4).

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Matthew Stavros A mulets and talismans are ubiquitous elements of Japan’s cultural landscape.

Issued by temples and shrines throughout the archipelago, they can be found on prominent display in people’s homes and cars or dangling conspicuously from mobile phones and school bags.

They come in every shape and size, ranging from small, intricately woven satchels to gaudy, highly reflective bumper stickers...