spiritism; necromancy; sorcery
Refers to the practice of summoning spirits or communicating with the dead, often associated with traditional Japanese shamanic rituals involving a miko (shrine maiden). The term is somewhat archaic and may appear in historical or folkloric contexts.
In the ritual of miko-yose, a special dance was performed to summon spirits.
Compound of 巫女 (miko, 'shrine maiden') and 寄せ (yose, 'calling, summoning'), referring to the practice of a miko acting as a medium to call spirits.