Fungsi dan Makna Omamori pada Miyako Jinja di Miyakojima

Abstract

The research focuses on the function and meaning of Miyako Shrine omamori in Miyako Island. The purpose of this research is to find out the type, form, and function and meaning of omamori in Miyako Shrine. In collecting data, the methods used in this research are observation, interview, literature review which is then described by descriptive qualitative method. The theories used are culture theory, the theory of functions and meaning, and religion theory. The results of this research indicate the existence of 7 types of omamori that are most popular in Miyako Shrine. The 7 types and forms of omamori are as kōun no fuku kaeru mamori in the shape of a frog, negai goto nasu omamori shaped liked an eggplant, kōun no yottsu ha mamori in the shape of a clover, kōun no sakura omamori shaped liked a cherry blossom, kōtsū anzen omamori in rectangular form, yakuyoke kigan omamori in rectangular form, randoseru omamori shaped like a school bag. Among these 7 types, each serves various functions, including ensuring safety in traffic, realizing wishes, averting misfortune, summoning romantic, financial, academic, and popularity luck, as well as promoting health. The meanings of omamori is symbolizing protection, achievement, luck, belief, religious rituals, purity, and safety.