Historical Dictionary of Shinto

Historical Dictionary of Shinto
ISBN-10
0810866153
ISBN-13
9780810866157
Category
History
Pages
328
Language
English
Published
2002-01-15
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Author
Stuart D. B. Picken

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This dictionary contains entries which identify the principal historical and mythological names that are central to the Shinto tradition but also demonstrate the relationship of Shinto to Japanese culture. Subjects covered include: the relationship of Shi.

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