shinto

"All Momo wants for her twelfth birthday is an ordinary life, but instead she finds out she is half human, half goddess and must unlock her divine powers to save her mother's life and keep countless evil spirits from escaping Yomi, the land of the dead"--OCLC.

Presents a survey of the rituals, traditions, and values of Shintoism, and discusses its basic tenets, influence on other religions, sacred sites, geographical distribution, and more.

Provides observations of a year of rituals and festivals at Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki's major Shinto shrine, and includes conversations with priests, shrine personnel, and worshipers in which they discuss the meaning and personal relevance of the religious events.

Looks at the cultural history of Japan through its diverse religious and philosophical traditions.

Profiles twelve major religions of the world including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Taoism, Judaism, Confucianism, Bah?'?, Shinto, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism, discussing how they differ and how they intersect.

Chronicles the history and development of Japan's Shinto religion from antiquity to the early twenty-first century, discussing key moments such as the Meiji Revolution of 1868, and describing the religion's influence.

The gods and myths of Japan embrace Shinto and Buddhist traditions, as well as popular agricultural-based folk beliefs.

Discusses the history of the Shinto religion in Japan, describing its origins, basic beliefs, rituals, and festivals, and its place in Japanese society.

A color-illustrated introduction to the native Japanese religious ideas and practices of Shinto, which covers such topics as "kami, " Buddhist and other influences, purification, shrines, "matsuri" festivals, and the transfer of the sun deity at Ise. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.