Shintoism

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  1. 4. A tutelary deity of one's birthplace, who is believed to protect a person throughout life.
  2. 8. The belief in the "unity of worship and rule," which reflects the ancient idea that government should follow the will of the gods.
  3. 10. Recitations of prayers and rituals used in Shinto ceremonies.
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  1. 1. Food and other offerings presented to the kami during rituals.
  2. 2. Household shrines where kami are worshipped.
  3. 3. Public shrines where kami are worshipped.
  4. 5. The indigenous religion of Japan, centered on the worship of kami, or spirits/deities found in nature, ancestors, and sacred places.
  5. 6. Festivals held to offer prayers, thanksgiving, and praise to the kami. They often involve rituals, community celebrations, and feasting.
  6. 7. Supernatural beings or spirits that inhabit all things, including forces of nature, prominent locations, and historical figures.
  7. 9. A suffix that means the way or path.