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Shinto and Japanese Religion

A Social History of the Ise Shrines

Divine Capital

by John Breen and Mark Teeuwen

A history of the Ise shrines from their foundation to the present, covering their priests, pilgrims, rebuildings and political uses. The authors show how Ise's role changed from imperial sanctuary to pilgrimage centre and national symbol.

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