Hamaya

Also known as: 破魔矢

A ceremonial Arrow (Projectile) used in Shinto as protection against evil and bad luck. It has a blunt tip, and often has Ema or other Shinto talismans tied to the shaft.

Examples

See also

• Ema
• Gohei
• Miko
• New Year
• Ofuda
• Shimenawa

External links

• Wikipedia: Hamaya
• Wikipedia: Hama Yumi