Basic Shinto
What country is Shinto the indigenous culture of?
Japan
Where do people go to pray?
Shrines
What is the symbol of a Fox?
It is a symbol of Inari
What is Amaratisu the goddess of?
Amaratisu is the Sun goddess.
What book tells stories about the origins of Japan?
Kojiki
What is a Kami?
A sacred spirit that can exist in many forms.
What do visitors of a shrine do before they enter?
Wash their hands and their mouths
What is the symbol of a Torri Gate?
A Torri Gate represents the entrance to a sacred shine space.
Who is Inari?
Inari is the Kami of rice, prosperity, and foxes.
True or False: Shinto has one holy book
False. Shinto consists of many holy books.
Does Shinto have a single founder? If so, who?
Shinto has no single founder. It developed from ancient Japanese beliefs.
How do shintos show their devotion to Kami's?
Visiting Shrines and praying.
What does a Cherry blossom represent?
Symbolizes beauty, renewal, and the nature of life.
Who is susanoo?
The god of storm and sea.
What sacred text consists of prayers and rituals"?
Englishiki
What are three out of five places a kami is said to exist in?
Nature, Objects, Places, Animals, People.
what are Shinto festivals called?
Matsuri
What does a mirror represent?
Represents truth, wisdom, purity, and self reflection.
What type of deity is Izanagi and Izanami apart of?
They are both Creator Deities.
What type of guides are shinto texts veiwed as?
Historical and Spiritual Guides
What does the word Shinto mean?
"The way of the Gods"
What is one thing that a Matsuri has?
Music, dancing, parades, and food stalls.
What is a Shimenawa?
A rope used to mark holy or purified places.
What did Motoori Norinaga do?
He helped preserve Shinto traditions through studies.
What sacred texts means "Chronicles of Japan"?
Nihon Shoki