Shinto Flashcards
1
Q
Shinto meaning
A
Way of the Gods
2
Q
Samurai
A
members of the Shinto Military
3
Q
Shogun
A
the ruling class
4
Q
Izanagi
A
God of the Sky
5
Q
Izanami
A
God of the Earth
6
Q
Amaterasu
A
Goddess of the Sun
She’s kind of the most important
7
Q
Tsuki-yomi
A
God of the Moon
8
Q
Susano
A
Storm God
9
Q
Tori gates
A
gates that mark the entrance to a holy area or shrine
10
Q
Bushido
A
Gratitude and Courage: Willing to die for your country
Justice: Duty before desire; selfishness is wrong
Truthfulness: Honesty more important than preservation
Politeness: Even your enemies
Reserve: Never show your feelings or emotions not matter how strongly you are moved
Honour: Hara-kiri (if defeated or disgraced); ritual suicide is redemptive to shameful actions
Allegiance: Country before family
