Shinto: The Way of the Gods Contributor(s): Aston, W. G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1432618164 ISBN-13: 9781432618162 Publisher: Kessinger Publishing OUR PRICE: $48.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: 1905. This work comprises an outline theory of the origin and earlier stages of the development of religion, prepared with special reference to the Shinto evidence. Contents: Materials for the Study of Shinto; General Features-Personification; General Features-Deification of Men; General Features-Functions of Gods, etc.; Myth; The Mythical Narrative; The Pantheon-Nature-Deities; The Pantheon-Man-Deities; The Priesthood; Worship; Morals, Law and Purity; Ceremonial; Magic, Divination, Inspiration; and Decay of Shinto. Modern Sects. |
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BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections - Religion | Shintoism - Religion | Eastern |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 9" (1.66 lbs) 400 pages |
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