Shinto (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Flashcards
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Translation of 'Shinto'
Translation of 'Shinto'
Way of the Kami
Meaning of kami in Shinto
Meaning of kami in Shinto
Gods or spirits
Three things Shinto lacks
Three things Shinto lacks
Single founder, sacred scriptures, formal doctrines
Most important kami, goddess of the sun
Most important kami, goddess of the sun
Amaterasu
Two ancient Japanese texts with creation stories
Two ancient Japanese texts with creation stories
Kojiki (712 CE) and Nihongi (720 CE)
Years State Shinto was official religion
Years State Shinto was official religion
1868-1945 CE
Three levels of Shinto practice
Three levels of Shinto practice
Jinja (household), Minzoku (local), Koshitsu (national)
Household Shinto shrine name
Household Shinto shrine name
Kamidana (kami shelf)
Shinto shrine gate with two columns and two beams
Shinto shrine gate with two columns and two beams
Torii
Human nature according to Shinto
Human nature according to Shinto
Inherently good; evil caused by evil spirits