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Questions pertaining to the traditional Japanese polytheistic religion Shinto 神道
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Why did Izanami speaking first cause her and Izanagi bad luck with procreation?
In Shintoism, there is a legend that says two gods, Izanagi and Izanami, walked around a pillar. The goddess spoke to the god, then the god spoke to the goddess. They had a few kids but were unsatisfi …
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Human become Kami in death if they possess the qualities of Kami in life. Kami have both goo...
In Shinto, kami are not separate from nature, but are of nature, possessing positive and negative, and good and evil characteristics.
... it says kami can be good and evil. …
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What else was done to Amaterasu?
In this question, it mentions Amaterasu (Amaterasu-omikami) retreated into her cave after Susanoo (Susano'o) did a bunch of things to her. It does not elaborate further on this, save for the flayed ho …
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What is the Japanese human origin myth?
How did Shinto (the traditional Japanese polytheistic religion) explain human origin?
Also, does it have a flood myth? …
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Is there a Japanese equivalent to the three fates?
Shinto god/goddess/gods/goddesses of fate), but if there is, by all means, please let us know. … Has the Shinto religion ever taught that destiny was/is set or preordained? …
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Human and fox offspring in Shinto?
It there a Shinto Myth in which a kitsune-wife give birth to something other than a human? …
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Is there a difference between a gold fur and a white fur kitsune?
After a kitsune gains its ninth tail, its fur becomes either gold or white. Is there any specific reason why a kitsune would become white instead of gold and vise versa?
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Do fox-wives have to give birth under a tree?
Kitsune are born and give birth under a tree. The tree is then connected to the kitsune. The tree will gain power from the kitsune, never getting sick or being infested with worms or bug (don't know a …
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What is the significance of soy beans in the Japanese custom of Setsubun?
During the Setsubun festival in February, it is customary to 'cast out' roasted soy beans and say,
"Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!" ("鬼は外！福は内！", "Oni go out! Blessings come in!").
What is the signif …
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Are there any female heroines in Shinto mythology?
Does Shinto mythology (Japanese folklore) have a similar heroin legend? …
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Are there unique names for the different types of Kitsune?
There are thirteen different kinds of Kitsune, each with a corresponding element, listed as follows: Heaven (or Celestial or Prime), Void (or Dark), Wind, Spirit, Fire, Earth, River, Ocean, Mountain, …
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What is the meaning behind Amaterasu-ōmikami meaning what it does?
Amaterasu-ōmikami means "the great august kami (deity) who shines in the heaven." Why is it specifically august? What does the goddess name meaning august mean?
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How were sun-showers viewed?
In Japanese culture/Shinto Mythology, sun-showers were/are believed to be the result of two Kitsune (fox spirits) getting married. It was viewed as good luck. …
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What is the extent of control over a kitsune?
Kitsune have something called a Hoshi no tama, star ball or kitsune ball. They are white and/or gold orbs. The orb is like a kitsune's life force so they hide it, usually in their mouths or on their t …
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Can kitsune die/be killed?
The closest thing I got from looking this up is a game. But I kind of need a non-modern interpretation answer for an idea I'm working on.
In the Edo period (1603–1867), kitsune were seen as witch ani …
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