razana

Noun

plural plural-only

Elders or ancestors, in the traditional religion of Madagascar, who are seen as a source of spiritual advice.

Japanese Meaning

マダガスカルの伝統宗教において、精神的な助言の源とされる年長者または先祖

Before planting the rice, the villagers offered a prayer to the razana for guidance and protection.

田植えの前に、村人たちは導きと守りを求めて先祖の霊に祈りを捧げた。

Sense（1）

Elders or ancestors, in the traditional religion of Madagascar, who are seen as a source of spiritual advice.