RELIGIONS
SHINTO
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shinto (literally “the way of the gods”) is Japan’s native belief system and predates historical records. The many practices, attitudes, and institutions that have developed to make up Shinto revolve around the Japanese land and seasons and their relation with the human inhabitants.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The Shinto belief system developed in early Japan was championed by women who acted as shamans and told creation stories during religious ceremonies. Shinto came about as a result of the Japanese people’s devotion to nature.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shinto is an optimistic faith, as humans are thought to be fundamentally good, and evil is believed to be caused by evil spirits. Consequently, the purpose of most Shinto rituals is to keep away evil spirits by purification, prayers and offerings to the kami.