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Originally Posted by Nyororin
Priests; As far as I know anyone can do it, but most of the time it does end up being hereditary and a second job as it isn`t exactly a huge money maker. There aren`t really a lot of people who want to be priests - it`s pretty common to just have a shrine in your yard and to take care of it on festival days but have a normal day job the rest of the time.
I believe that priestesses have to be related to the priests.
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From what I have studied the only reason there seems to a hereditary aspect is because a spouse or child is brought up in that environment and is more likely to fully uderstand and appreciate the responsibilities and demands. It does not seem to be a requirement for either priests or priestesses, just a common expectation that is followed through on.