culture   Shintoism
11 commonsense assertions
Concepts (11) • gods and goddesses (1) • ancestor veneration (1) • attitudes toward nature (1) • banana plant symbolism (1) • celibacy (1) • certain plant species (1) • forest worship (1) • holy days (1) • nature as deity (1) • religious practice (1) • sacred text (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 gods and goddesses Shintoism Shintoism focuses on honoring nature and ancestral spirits rather than human-like gods and goddesses. 5
2 ancestor veneration Shintoism Ancestor veneration is a common practice in Shintoism, where individuals honor and show respect for their ancestors through rituals and offerings. 1
3 attitudes toward nature Shintoism Shintoism emphasizes the sacredness of nature and conducts rituals to honor natural elements. 1
4 banana plant symbolism Shintoism In Shintoism, the banana plant symbolizes purity, renewal, and connection to nature in Japanese culture. 1
5 celibacy Shintoism Celibacy is not a central or significant practice within Shintoism. 1
6 certain plant species Shintoism Certain plant species in Shintoism hold spiritual significance and are used in rituals. 1
7 forest worship Shintoism In Shintoism, the forest is revered as a sacred place and essential to nature worship and spiritual practices. 1
8 holy days Shintoism Kami no Hi is a holy day in Shintoism honoring nature spirits and deities. 1
9 nature as deity Shintoism In Shintoism, nature is worshiped as a divine and sacred entity. 1
10 religious practice Shintoism Shintoism involves offering prayers at shrines as a common religious practice. 1
11 sacred text Shintoism The Kojiki and Nihon Shoki are considered sacred texts in Shintoism and Japan, influencing cultural traditions with historical and mythological insights. 1