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Overview of Shintoism and Its History by laurice kathe inso is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Shintoism is the native religion of Japan that emerged in the late 19th century as the state religion. It is based on the worship of and belief in kami, which are sacred and divine beings as well as spiritual essences. Shintoism has no known founder but connects Japanese people to their ancestral pasts through rituals meant to appease spirits and ensure good fortune. Key sacred texts include the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki which chronicle Japanese mythology and the lineage of imperial rulers. Rituals emphasize p

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laurice kathe inso

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