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Kami



 Further reading:

• Shinto

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• Sikh religion
Related terms:

• Torii
kamadogami
Reisai
Aku
saifuku
Animism
kamidana
Sanbo

Japanese honorific meaning sublime or divine, refers to the numerous deities of Shinto, including divine spirits, human ancestors, and mischievous spirits.

Pronunciation: Kah-mee • (noun)

Related Resources:

Shinto
Learn about the beliefs and customs of Shinto, Asia's most ancient ancestral religion.

Sikhism
Sikhism is a unique faith, blending elements of Islamic and Hindu belief into one egalitarian system.

Taoism/Daoism
Taoism (also known as Daoism)is both a religion and a philosophy, and an influence on Asian society for two thousand years. Learn what makes Taoism so unique. includes links to texts, information about deities, beliefs, pictures and biographies.

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