What is the origin of Shintoism?
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What is the origin of Shintoism?
Shinto
Shinto is a traditional and ancient religion of Japan and its people. The religion involves elaborate rituals connecting the distant past to that of the present day. Shrines and temples are used to bring about worship and connection to spirits and gods. For a long period of time in Japanese history, Shinto involved the worship of the Japanese emperor as well. The word Shinto means "Way of the Gods."
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View this answerThe ancient origin of Shinto predates any written record of the religion, but origins of the basic beliefs are found in the later texts of Kojiki,...
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Chapter 10 / Lesson 11Learn all about the Shinto religion. Explore the history of Shinto, the layout and architecture of Shinto shrines, and what Shinto looks like in modern times.