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Originally Posted by auranoir
I've seen in animes these spell casters/wizards that use a piece of paper with writing on it to cast a spell (they usually hold it between to finger and then throw it in the air).
What I'm wondering, does this have any reference in Japanese history/tales etc? Are these spell casters and spell papers called anything? How can I search for reference pictures online?
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This is just my own logic, but I think it holds up. I would expect it to come from the practice of writing wishes (spells) on paper and then casting it into fire, streams or the air to be taken to the Gods. Such practices are common in several religions. Shinto has many rituals which specify the use of paper, and some would equate prayers with spell casting.