In the Ancient Shinto and Shinto teachings, it is considered that there are two aspects (or four spirits according to another philosophy) of a divine spirit known as Aramitama (wrathful divine spirit) and Nigimitama (peaceful divine spirit).
古神道や神道において、神霊は二つ（四魂という考えもある）の様相を持ち荒御魂（あらみたま）・和御魂（にぎみたま）ともいわれる。