Great Forest Spirit (Shishigami)

The Great Forest Spirit, also known as Shishigami, is a powerful and sacred entity from the film "Princess Mononoke." It embodies the forest's life force and has the ability to take on a massive, deer-like form with a luminous, sacred appearance. Shishigami is both a protector and a symbol of nature's vitality, holding the power to grant or withhold life. Its existence highlights the themes of balance and conflict between humans and nature, emphasizing respect for the natural world’s autonomy and the importance of harmony between ecological and human interests.