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Mythological Links To Shinto Architecture, Grace B. Djokoto
Mythological Links To Shinto Architecture, Grace B. Djokoto
Oglethorpe Journal of Undergraduate Research
The practice of shrine worship has been present in Japan for centuries. The construction of shrines emanated from the belief that the kami, or spirits, needed a dwelling place. The many elements of the shrine have a connection to an aspect of the Shinto mythology. This investigation examines the major elements of a Shinto shrine and the mythological significance of each.