The Japanese Ema

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The Japanese Ema

• A talisman can be anything that is thought to
  bring good luck or provide protection.The 4 leaf
  clover, crickets, pentagrams, and crosses are
  examples of talismans.

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• The Greek word for talisman is talein, which
  means initiation into mysteries.

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THE JAPANESE EMA

• Emas are votive plates dedicated to shrines and
  temples.Emas are also small wooden plaques on
  which Shintos worshipers write their prayers and
  wishes.

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• The word ema means a picture (e) of a horse
  (ma).

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• The images printed on the ema tablets usually are
  related to the shrine or to the animals
  associated with the Chinese calendar.

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• The Emas are hung on a shrine where the Kami
  (gods) can read them.

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• Most Japanese people wish for good health,
  success in business, passing entrance exams
  (school is very competitive), love, or wealth.

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• If their wish is granted, the Japanese people
  return to the Shinto shrine to thank the gods.

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• By Brittany, Andrzej, and Jacob