alt_history Ancient Pages 2026-11-02

1,500-year-old figurine of a shaman unearthed in Japan

Archaeologists in Japan have discovered a rare, well-preserved clay figurine of a female shaman, or miko, in an ancient burial mound. The finding provides new insight into early Japanese spiritual practices.

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