noun
spirit possession
Refers to the state of being possessed by a spirit, often in religious, folkloric, or supernatural contexts.
憑霊現象は多くの文化で報告されている。
Spirit possession phenomena have been reported in many cultures.
その儀式では、憑霊状態になった巫女が神託を伝える。
In that ritual, a shrine maiden in a state of spirit possession conveys a divine message.