The magic of Totoro
Chapter 1
The birth of a forest spirit
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Chapter 2
Crafting the hand-drawn magic
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Chapter 3
Shinto roots and nature's embrace
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Chapter 4
A global legacy of wonder
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The magic of Totoro
Ch 3 · Shinto roots and nature's embrace
Fun Fact
The sacred rope: The straw rope around Totoro's tree is called a shimenawa, and it is made of hemp or rice straw to ward off evil.
Glossary
kami (noun)
A divine power, spirit, or deity worshipped in the Shinto religion of Japan. Hayao Miyazaki's 1988 film portrays the giant forest spirit Totoro as one of these sacred entities.
A divine power, spirit, or deity worshipped in the Shinto religion of Japan. Hayao Miyazaki's 1988 film portrays the giant forest spirit Totoro as one of these sacred entities.
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What Japanese term describes the agricultural border zone shown in 'My Neighbor Totoro'?
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What kind of tree is the massive, sacred giant tree where Totoro lives in 'My Neighbor Totoro'?
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What traditional ritual do Satsuki, Mei, and their father perform at the giant tree in 'My Neighbor Totoro'?
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What does the Japanese word 'kami' refer to in the context of Shinto beliefs shown in 'My Neighbor Totoro'?
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Which real-life illness of Hayao Miyazaki's mother inspired the mother's hospital stay in 'My Neighbor Totoro'?
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What is the name of the sacred Shinto straw rope wrapped around the giant tree in 'My Neighbor Totoro'?