Development of Kami in Shinto from the earliest times to

Contemporary Japan

Development of Kami in Shinto from the earliest times to

Contemporary Japan

Introduction

"Shinto" explains the overall history and development of Shinto, the nature of Shinto divinities, and the general practice of Shinto worship. CONTENT: ancient Japan Japanese history histories historical philosophy philosphies philosopher philosophers literature literatures poetry poet poets poem poems religion religions religious thought practice practices Nara Heian Tokugawa kokugaku Japanese studies kami god gods goddesses Amaterasu kannagara deity deities myth myths mythology mythologies worship."

Discussion

Ancient native religion of Japan still practiced in a form modified by the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism. ...