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Table of Contents 1. The Training Process to Become an Itako 1.1 Introduction to Early Training 1.2 The "Spirit Possession" Ritual for Independence 1.3 Details of the Spirit Possession Ritual Examples 2. Examples of Tools Used by Itako 2.1 Kakou (...









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