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Title: Shinto (the Way of the Gods)

Note: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Paul Marshall, Mary Akers, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/toronto)

Summary: "Shinto (the Way of the Gods)" by W. G. Aston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an exploration of Shinto, the ancient religion of Japan, detailing its practices, beliefs, and development over time. It delves into aspects such as the pantheon of deities, the concept of kami, and the cultural and historical influences shaping Shinto literature. At the start of the work, Aston lays the groundwork for exploring Shinto by addressing its foundational elements and historical context. He discusses its rudimentary aspects compared to other world religions, touching on its polytheism and lack of a supreme deity. The opening also highlights how Shinto evolved from a primitive cult into a more organized religion, emphasizing its strong ties to Japanese culture and civilization. Additionally, Aston introduces various sources for studying Shinto, including ancient texts like the "Kojiki" and "Nihongi," which provide insight into its mythology and rituals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Aston, W. G. (William George), 1841-1911

EBook No.: 46038

Published: Jun 21, 2014

Downloads: 235

Language: English

Subject: Shinto

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-10T00:01:10Z Shinto (the Way of the Gods)

This edition has images.

Title: Shinto (the Way of the Gods)

Note: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Paul Marshall, Mary Akers, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/toronto)

Summary: "Shinto (the Way of the Gods)" by W. G. Aston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an exploration of Shinto, the ancient religion of Japan, detailing its practices, beliefs, and development over time. It delves into aspects such as the pantheon of deities, the concept of kami, and the cultural and historical influences shaping Shinto literature. At the start of the work, Aston lays the groundwork for exploring Shinto by addressing its foundational elements and historical context. He discusses its rudimentary aspects compared to other world religions, touching on its polytheism and lack of a supreme deity. The opening also highlights how Shinto evolved from a primitive cult into a more organized religion, emphasizing its strong ties to Japanese culture and civilization. Additionally, Aston introduces various sources for studying Shinto, including ancient texts like the "Kojiki" and "Nihongi," which provide insight into its mythology and rituals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Aston, W. G. (William George), 1841-1911

EBook No.: 46038

Published: Jun 21, 2014

Downloads: 235

Language: English

Subject: Shinto

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:46038:3 2014-06-21T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Aston, W. G. (William George) en 1