おなり神がみ

noun

spiritual power of sisters to protect brothers (Ryukyu Islands)

A traditional belief from the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa) that sisters possess a spiritual power (おなり神) that protects their brothers. This concept is deeply rooted in the local religion and kinship system, and is not part of standard Japanese folklore.

• 沖おき縄なわでは、姉し妹まいが兄きょう弟だいを守まもる「おなり神がみ」の信しん仰こうが今いまも残のこっている。

  In Okinawa, the belief in 'onarigami,' where sisters protect their brothers, still remains today.