Nature deities seldom confine themselves to their proper nature functions. Shinto exhibits an increasing tendency to recognize in them a providence that influences human affairs. Even in the older Shinto...

Kami is the ordinary Japanese word for God. It means primarily above, superior, and is applied to many other things besides deities, such as nobles, the authorities, the 'missus,' the hair of the head,...

In 'Shinto: The ancient religion of Japan' by W. G. Aston, readers are taken on a comprehensive exploration of the ancient religious beliefs and practices of Japan. Aston delves into the history, rituals,...

In 'Shinto: The Ancient Religion of Japan', W. G. Aston delves into the rich cultural and religious history of Japan, focusing on the indigenous belief system known as Shinto. Aston's detailed exploration...

Kami is the ordinary Japanese word for God. It means primarily above, superior, and is applied to many other things besides deities, such as nobles, the authorities, the "missus," the hair of the head,...

Kami is the ordinary Japanese word for God. It means primarily above, superior, and is applied to many other things besides deities, such as nobles, the authorities, the ‘missus,’ the hair of the head,...

Nature deities seldom confine themselves to their proper nature functions. Shinto exhibits an increasing tendency to recognize in them a providence that influences human affairs. Even in the older Shinto...

Kami is the ordinary Japanese word for God. It means primarily above, superior, and is applied to many other things besides deities, such as nobles, the authorities, the "missus," the hair of the head,...