Japanese Gods and Goddesses
Aji-Suki-Taka-Hi-Kone: God of thunder
Ama-No-Minaka-Nushi: Divine lord of the middle heavens and the pole star Amaterasu: Goddesses of the sun Amatsu Mikaboshi: God of evil, English translation of his name is "August Star of Heaven" Ama-Tsu-Amra: God of smiths, mortal form is cyclops Baku: A good spirit, known as the eater of dreams Benten: Goddess of love, the arts, wisdom, poetry, good fortune, and water. Bimbogami: God of poverty Binzuru-Sonja: God of curing illness and good vision Bishamon: God of war, justice and protector of law Chimata-No-Kami: God of crossroads, highways, and footpaths. Chup-Kamui: Sun goddess of the Ainu For MORE information and detailed descriptions of famed Japanese gods, |
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Shinto
Shinto is the oldest religion of Japan. The word Shinto means the way of the gods. However, in the past it meant the realm of the gods or the condition of the gods. Shintoists worship many gods and goddesses, called Kami. Kami are the basic force in living beings and in nature. Shintoists also consider Kami to be the basic force in things such as creativity, disease, growth, and healing.
In the past numerous works were written about the intellectual aspects of Kami, their actions, and their impact on individuals, society, and the universe. Unlike many religions, Shinto does not stress life after death, but Shintoists commonly believe that dead people continue to inhabit the world in a spiritual, invisible form near their living relatives.
In the past numerous works were written about the intellectual aspects of Kami, their actions, and their impact on individuals, society, and the universe. Unlike many religions, Shinto does not stress life after death, but Shintoists commonly believe that dead people continue to inhabit the world in a spiritual, invisible form near their living relatives.
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