日本古来の「神道」がスゴすぎる…｜謎だらけの宗教は、なぜ日本中に広まった！？

*Sorry, correction! 9:17 "Taoism" and "Esoteric Buddhism," both types of Buddhism → "Taoism," and "Esoteric Buddhism," both types of Buddhism Shinryu's first book is here↓ "A Divine Book of Myth and Religion Deconstruction: A Complete Explanation of Fantasy Origins" (Standard Edition/Kindle Edition) https://amzn.to/47ToZyu In this video, we thoroughly explain the mysterious Japanese folk religion, Shinto! Shinto, where vengeful spirits and caterpillars are worshipped, is truly amazing. On this channel, a fantasy-loving otaku will explain the myths and legends that inspired it. Please subscribe and leave a comment! If you'd like to join, we'd appreciate your support! ↓    / @shinryu_myth   Follow X (Twitter) here ↓   / shinryu_myth   0:00 "Shinto" is an ancient Japanese religion full of mystery! 0:53 Shinto is based on "animism." Gods reside in everything! 3:25 "Kegare" and "harai." Purification rituals that enhance vitality! 5:52 Shinto worships the "eight million gods." Everyone, from the sun god to caterpillars, is a god! 7:46 "Shinbutsu Shugo" (Shinto-Buddhist syncretism) connects gods and Buddha. Are Japanese gods incarnations of Buddha?! 10:17 "Moryo Shinko" worships vengeful spirits. A unique belief that transforms curses into power 12:01 Shrines are temporary abodes for the gods. They are sacred spaces, separated from the natural ritual grounds and secular worlds. 15:02 Priests and shrine maidens worship the gods. Their roles are actually divided into many categories! 18:31 Festivals and kagura are still popular today. Originally, they were sacred events. 20:53 Shinto has many classifications. Some Shinto sects were born out of political influence! 22:21 Japanese life is closely intertwined with Shinto. [References] Nakamura Hironobu, Translated and Annotated, "New Edition of the Kojiki with Modern Japanese Translation," Kadokawa Sophia Bunko, 2020 Ujitani Takeshi, "Nihon Shoki (Vol. 1) Complete Modern Japanese Translation—Two Volumes," Kodansha Academic Library, 2000 Ito Satoshi, Endo Jun, et al., "Encyclopedia of Japanese History: Shinto," Tokyodo Publishing, 2003 Ito Satoshi, "What is Shinto? The Japanese History of Gods and Buddhas," Chuokoron Shinsho, 2020 Kuihitsu, "Hachiman and Shinbutsu Shugo," Kodansha Gendai Shinsho, 2007 Murakami Shigeyoshi, "Encyclopedia of Japanese Religions," Kodansha Academic Library, 1989 Murakami Shigeyoshi, "Japanese Religions," Iwanami Junior Shinsho, 1983 Iwai Hiromi, "Japanese Gods and Buddhas" "Religious Folklore: Tracing the Origins and Lineages of Faith," Seishun Publishing, 2002 "A Book to Understand Japanese Gods" by Tamio Tobe, PHP Institute, 2015 [Materials] Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/ja/videos/) Shutterstock (https://www.shutterstock.com/ja/) DOVA-SYNDROME (https://dova-s.jp/) Sound Effect Lab (https://soundeffect-lab.info/) #Shinto #Japanese Mythology #Explanation