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100	1		_aAston, W. G. _q(William George), _d1841-1911
245	1	0	_aShinto (the Way of the Gods)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-06-21
508			_aE-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Paul Marshall, Mary Akers, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto)
520			_a"Shinto (the Way of the Gods)" by W. G. Aston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an exploration of Shinto, the ancient religion of Japan, detailing its practices, beliefs, and development over time. It delves into aspects such as the pantheon of deities, the concept of kami, and the cultural and historical influences shaping Shinto literature. At the start of the work, Aston lays the groundwork for exploring Shinto by addressing its foundational elements and historical context. He discusses its rudimentary aspects compared to other world religions, touching on its polytheism and lack of a supreme deity. The opening also highlights how Shinto evolved from a primitive cult into a more organized religion, emphasizing its strong ties to Japanese culture and civilization. Additionally, Aston introduces various sources for studying Shinto, including ancient texts like the "Kojiki" and "Nihongi," which provide insight into its mythology and rituals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShinto
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46038
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