霊魂

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 霊魂, read れいこん, means a soul or spirit.
• Basic usage: It names the concept of a soul contrasted with the body in traditions or philosophy.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A traditional account
  • In the example, とされている presents what is held to be the case in a tradition.
  • The idea of birds carrying souls is presented as part of that traditional account.
• Contrasting concepts
  • 肉体と霊魂の関係 means the relationship between the two concepts of body and soul.