2. INTRO
Shinto means “way of the gods”.
Shinto is polytheist, worshiping many gods and deities.
Shinto has influenced many countries across the world.
3. HISTORY
There is no founder of Shinto.
The sacred text of Shinto is called the Kojiki.
5. BELIEFS
Kami
Kami are nature spirits
that are influenced by, or
influence humans and
nature.
Good and bad kami both
need to be pleased to
avoid catastrophe.
6. PRACTICES
Shinto worshipers make offerings to the
kami at a haiden, or worship sanctuary.
Travel because of religious purposes has
had a long tradition in Japan. Pilgrims
would travel to faraway places like the
shrine at Ise.