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Shinto is a very strange religion, it technically has no main prophet of which its teachings are based off of.
Shinto has been around since around 500 BC, and probably earlier. It was influenced by Chinese culture, which is why the actual name "Shinto" was derived from the Chinese term "shin-tao". It has been passed around from generation to generation, following no main teaching.
If you could consider Confucious a prophet, he is the closest thing to it. the first influencing text on Shinto was the teachings of Cunfucious.
And if you really want to go far out, the imperial family/ government has always had a great influence on the religion until the end of World War II where the imperial family was forced to renounce its claim to divinity.
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Who found Shinto'?
Yoshida Shinto
What is the religion of Shinto?
Shinto is in Japan
What building is Shinto practiced in?
a Shinto shrine
Where was Shinto started?
Shinto was originated in Japan.
What is the language of Shinto religion?
Shinto is in Japan
Another name for temple is Shinto?
No. Shinto is a system of spiritual beliefs/practices. But you can have Shinto shrines (temples).
Is Shinto polytheism or monotheism?
Shinto believes in polytheism.
Who originally started Shinto?
a samuari named Shinto
What is a Shinto gateway?
torii, a gateway to a Shinto shrine
What is japan oldest religion?
Possibly Shinto.
Is Shinto like Paganism?
Shinto is Paganism in Japan.
What has the author Sakae Chiba written?
Sakae Chiba has written: 'Yoshikawa shinto no kenkyu' -- subject(s): Shinto 'Yoshikawa shinto no kenkyu' -- subject(s): Shinto
