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All I know is the Torii, are there any else?

2006-11-26 10:38:22 · 1 answers · asked by Orangeeee 1 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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So far as I know the Torii are the only real symbol of Shintoism. That being said, there are other, non-official things that are unique to, and could be symbols of, shintoism. For instance, the ema with pictures of a horse on them are used at Shinto shrines. Chopsticks and empty shoes could be symbols of Shintoism, since the the use of chopsticks and the practice of removing one's shoes when entering a house are both based in Shintoism. A picture of the sun goddess Amaterasu would be symbolic of Shintoism because she is the most widely worshipped of all kami. Running water might be symbolic because it's used for personal purification.

2006-11-26 11:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by Caritas 6 · 0 0

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