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A shrine is a space constructed for a god, spirit, or ancestor that operates as both a dwelling for them and as a space to venerate them. When a shrine also includes a place to leave offerings, it’s referred to as an altar instead.
A shrine is a space constructed for a god, spirit, or ancestor that operates as both a dwelling for them and as a space to venerate them. When a shrine also includes a place to leave offerings, it’s referred to as an altar instead.