A Historically Accurate And Authentic Explanation Of The Legends Religious Beliefs Rituals And Superstitions Of The Japanese People Throughout The Ages From Ancient Times To The Present Day
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Shinto shrine ropes: The giant shimenawa straw rope at Izumo Taisha shrine weighs an astonishing 5.2 metric tons.
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In Shinto belief, what are the divine spirits that inhabit nature, trees, and mountains called?
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Which color is most traditionally painted on Shinto torii gates to ward off evil and protect the wood?
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What is the primary purpose of the water basin found near the entrance of a Shinto shrine?
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What is the name of the straw rope used in Shinto to mark sacred spaces and ward off evil?
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What is the name of the ancient Japanese sun goddess who is considered the mythical ancestor of the imperial family?
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Who is the Shinto god of agriculture, rice, and foxes, often depicted with fox messengers?
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What is the name of the oldest surviving written record of Japanese mythology, compiled in 712 AD?
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kami (noun)
A spirit, god, or sacred force worshipped in the Shinto religion of Japan. Amaterasu, the sun goddess, is worshipped as the supreme deity at Japan's ancient Ise Grand Shrine.
A spirit, god, or sacred force worshipped in the Shinto religion of Japan. Amaterasu, the sun goddess, is worshipped as the supreme deity at Japan's ancient Ise Grand Shrine.
