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Kami of the sun (female)
Ancestor of the emperors
From Izangi's left eye |
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| Code of Chivalry (comes from Samurai) |
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| Wand with streamers, used to cleanse Japan at Oharai |
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| Outer area of Jinja, no restrictions on entrance, performance of offerings, rituals, prayer |
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| Where Izangi washed, created other kami |
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| Inner area of Jinja, only for priests to enter--contains the symbols of the kami |
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Grandson of Amaterasu
Replaces Okuninushi as ruler of Japan
Brings mirror, sword, jewel |
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| Avoidance of things that would make one ritually impure before entering the jinja |
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| Shrine dedicated to Amaterasu |
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| First male, kami of the sky |
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First female, kami of the earth
Dies giving birth to the kami of fire, goes to the underworld, etc. |
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| First Emperor, grandson of Ninigi |
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Gods of nature
Clan ancestors
Souls of dead
Souls of all things |
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Shinto
Kami = gods
no= possessive
michi = way
"The Way of the Gods" |
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| Priests other than the Guji |
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| Priests other than the Guji |
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"Record of Ancient Matters"
Contains the myths of the divine origin of Japanese people and islands |
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Rites of hospitality, welcoming kami
Shogatsu Matsuri (New Year's) |
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Pavilion carried on shoulders during parade of kami
During the holiday "Taisai" |
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| Nihongi / Nihon Shoki / Shoki |
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"Chronicles of Japan"
Myths and subsequent history of Japan |
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August festival honoring and deifying deceased persons
Has Buddhist roots... |
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| Purification festival (where the emperor waves the wand) |
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Son of Susano
Rules for a time |
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| the great island of Japan |
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Storm Kami
From Izanagi's nose |
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Kami of the moon (male)
From Izanagi's right eye |
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