shrine enshrining several gods
総社
そうじゃ
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shrine enshrining several gods
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惣社は多くの神々を祀る神社です。
A sōsha is a shrine that enshrines many gods.
日本の各地には、地域文化の中心として惣社が建てられてきました。
Sōsha have been built in various parts of Japan as centers of local culture.
惣社では、年に一度の例大祭が盛大に行われます。
A grand annual festival is held at the sōsha.
惣社の歴史を紐解くと、その地域の信仰の変遷が見えてくる。
When you unravel the history of a sōsha, you can see the transitions in the region's beliefs.
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