What is the focus of the text?
Q: What is the focus of the text?
A: The focus of the text is Japanese divinities present in their religious traditions.
Q: What is Shinto?
A: Shinto is a religion that originated in Japan, which emphasizes the worship of ancestors and nature.
Q: How did Buddhism and Taoism influence Japanese mythology and folklore?
A: Buddhism and Taoism are two religions that influenced Japanese mythology and folklore by introducing new divinities and concepts.
Q: Are there divinities unique to Shinto?
A: Yes, many divinities in Japanese mythology are unique to Shinto.
Q: Were all imported divinities integrated into Japanese mythology?
A: Yes, all imported divinities were integrated into Japanese mythology and folklore as a way of incorporating foreign concepts into their own beliefs.
Q: Can you give an example of an imported divinity in Japanese mythology?
A: Kannon, a Buddhist goddess of mercy, is an example of an imported divinity in Japanese mythology.
Q: How is Japanese mythology and folklore still relevant today?
A: Japanese mythology and folklore are still relevant today in popular culture, such as manga, anime, and video games, as well as in traditional practices and rituals.
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