Ｇｏｄ
The term god refers to concepts such as spirits, natural forces and superhuman beings. In Japan's native Shinto religion, "god" is usually considered equivalent to the term kami. It should be noted, however, that kami include a broader spectrum of beings than those found in monotheistic religions (e.g. Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, etc) or even some polytheistic ones. Shinto is at its roots an animist religion, meaning that any being (alive or dead), object or even phenomenon can be considered a god. Also, it should be noted that the 'G' in "god" should not be capitalized when referring to Shinto gods or any other gods from polytheistic religions.
Like many polytheistic religions (e.g. those of ancient Greece and Rome), Shinto gods live among humans and have direct impact on their daily lives. While their personalities are mostly similar to humans, they possess two aspects known as Ara and Nigi: when they are worshiped they will protect people and grant them blessings but when angry they will create disasters and curses.
A shrine is a place for gods to occupy in order to interact with humans, which can vary in size from a small box or shelf (found in many homes) to an entire building and grounds.
The term god refers to concepts such as spirits, natural forces and superhuman beings. In Japan's native Shinto religion, "god" is usually considered equivalent to the term kami. It should be noted, however, that kami include a broader spectrum of beings than those found in monotheistic religions (e.g. Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, etc) or even some polytheistic ones. Shinto is at its roots an animist religion, meaning that any being (alive or dead), object or even phenomenon can be considered a god. Also, it should be noted that the 'G' in "god" should not be capitalized when referring to Shinto gods or any other gods from polytheistic religions.
Like many polytheistic religions (e.g. those of ancient Greece and Rome), Shinto gods live among humans and have direct impact on their daily lives. While their personalities are mostly similar to humans, they possess two aspects known as Ara and Nigi: when they are worshiped they will protect people and grant them blessings but when angry they will create disasters and curses.
A shrine is a place for gods to occupy in order to interact with humans, which can vary in size from a small box or shelf (found in many homes) to an entire building and grounds.
Ｔｙｐｅｓ ｏｆ Ｇｏｄｓ
Ｙａｋｓｈａ
Yaksha are an ancient group of compassionate spirits that conducted subterranean treasures and are known as protective gods.
There are two types of Yaksha - friendly Yaksha that take the form of beautiful nature spirits, and dark Yaksha similar to ghosts that infest dangerous wildernesses and consume unwary creatures.
Ｄｒａｇｏｎｓ
Dragons are reptilian creatures viewed as gods in some cultures, and monsters in others.
Ａｒａｈｉｔｏｇａｍｉ
Arahitogami are humans who become gods while still alive, thus being both at once.
Ｋａｈａｋｕ
Kahaku are river gods from Chinese folklore. They should not be confused with the youkai known as the kappa from Japanese folklore.
Ｙａｔａｇａｒａｓｕ
Yatagarasu's are divine three-legged crows.
Ｄｉｖｉｎｅ ｓｐｉｒｉｔｓ
are the spirits of humans who ascended to godhood before or after their death.
Ｙａｋｓｈａ
Yaksha are an ancient group of compassionate spirits that conducted subterranean treasures and are known as protective gods.
There are two types of Yaksha - friendly Yaksha that take the form of beautiful nature spirits, and dark Yaksha similar to ghosts that infest dangerous wildernesses and consume unwary creatures.
Ｄｒａｇｏｎｓ
Dragons are reptilian creatures viewed as gods in some cultures, and monsters in others.
Ａｒａｈｉｔｏｇａｍｉ
Arahitogami are humans who become gods while still alive, thus being both at once.
Ｋａｈａｋｕ
Kahaku are river gods from Chinese folklore. They should not be confused with the youkai known as the kappa from Japanese folklore.
Ｙａｔａｇａｒａｓｕ
Yatagarasu's are divine three-legged crows.
Ｄｉｖｉｎｅ ｓｐｉｒｉｔｓ
are the spirits of humans who ascended to godhood before or after their death.
Ｔｈｅ Ｓｈｉｎｔｏ Ｇｏｄｓ ｉｎ Ｔｏｕｈｏｕ
Dragon
The Hakurei Shrine's unknown god
Kanako Yasaka
Suwako Moriya
Sanae Kochiya (Arahitogami)
Minoriko Aki
Shizuha Aki
Hina Kagiyama
Shinki
Eirin Yagokoro
Dragon
The Hakurei Shrine's unknown god
Kanako Yasaka
Suwako Moriya
Sanae Kochiya (Arahitogami)
Minoriko Aki
Shizuha Aki
Hina Kagiyama
Shinki
Eirin Yagokoro
