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The Sacred Text of Ghost Dragon Kotodama by Warlock Asylum discusses the ceremonial and shamanic rites of the Art of Ninzuwu practice, which includes a rare initiation into the current of Yukionna. It has been heralded as Japan’s first grimoire. In order for the reader of this text to make use of the information provided in this book, they should have access to the mystical rites contained in The Ivory Tablets of the Crow, The Armor of Amaterasu Ohkami, and The Yi Jing Apocrypha of Genghis Khan. The Sacred Text of Ghost Dragon Kotodama covers the proper use of The Yi Jing Apocrypha of Genghis Khan, its initiatory rites, and how to employ the Hexagrams. The Gate-walking initiation into the current of Ame-no-Ukihashi-Hime-no-Mikoto, popularly known as Yukionna, and her seven signs are fully explained, along with initiatory instructions, including a full description of the Seven Ghost Dragons and their incantations. The 72 Talismans of the Onmyodo, their traditional meanings, and how they are used in the Art of Ninzuwu is discussed in full detail. For the first time in print, knowledge surrounding esoteric Shinto’s “ghost element,” is provided. This classic work features an Introduction written by Grandmaster Ashida Kim, who provides us with an amazing glimpse into the world of Esoteric Ninjitsu.