Shinto (shin tao), the way of the kami. Izanagi and Izanami Origin story Pollution and purification.

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Shinto (shin tao), the way of the kami

Izanagi and Izanami Origin story Pollution and purification

Amaterasu, kami of the sun Susano-o, kami of the storm Entertaining the kami at shrines

Jimmu, Japan’s first emperor Descent of emperors (and Japanese in general) from kami

Kojiki (712) Nihon Shoki (720)

6th c. Start of appearance of other religions in Japan, esp. Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism Reign of Emperor Meiji. Shinto becomes linked to nationalism 1920s/1930s Shinto linked to Japanese imperial ambitions 1946 Disestablishment of Shinto, incl. idea that emperor is divine

Kami “Spirits?” Heavenly and Earthly kami How do humans react? Places, natural phenomena, animals, ancestors, guardians, heroes, ghosts

Kami Immanent, promoting life, growth, creativity, also suffering and destruction Some greater than others Driving force behind dynamic cosmic harmony

The human predicament Children of the kami Humans naturally good and pure The effects of misbehaviour/pollution Need for purification, like Izanagi, outer and inner, on communal and personal level

Worshipping the kami Offerings Music and dance Prayers of praise, thanks, petitions, vows Seeking return to purity Individual, family and communal rituals

KamidanaTorii Ablution pavilionWorship hall PriestsOracles