Shinto is one of the major religions in Japan. It is part of many peoples lives, and is often practiced alongside of buddhism. It is based on an old form of spirit worship where spirits are said to inhabit all kinds of things, like trees, houses, rocks, and swords. It is is characterized by being polytheistic, worshipping nature, and showing a great respect for the ancestors. The word Shinto literally means “Way of the Gods”
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