religion of japan Flashcards
what is shinto
a religion focused on their well-being
what is a kanmi
spirits that shinto believes in
when did shinto begin
2000 years ago
what are the shinto’s temples called
tori
what are some of the things shinto do?
rinse their hands and mouths with the basin, pray for things like a good life for another, sword making, and contemporary life
where do you find a kanmi
inside a katana
Are shinto polytheistic
yes
what is used in shinto’s purification rituals
water and fire
What does Shintoism NOT rely on
a set of rules for its followers
what are tori gates mark
the transition of ordinary to the sacred world in japan
what does shinto priests do
bless things like new building in hopes of giving the good fortune
who was the most important person in the Shinto religion and the only spiritual (not political) leader?
Prince Shotoku
