Liber XXVI · Shinto
Chapter VII
Shrines & Purification
8 min readIzumo Taisha: Ōkuninushi and the Grand Shrine of IzumoIzumo Taisha, one of Japan's oldest shrines: the myths of Ōkuninushi, the giant ancient hall, the Senge priestly line, Kamiarizuki and matchmaking.8 min readKannushi and Miko: Shinto Priests and Shrine MaidensShinto priests (kannushi) and shrine maidens (miko) explained: priestly clans, training and ranks, vestments, ritual duties and the history of miko.7 min readShinto Shrines and Purification: Torii, Ise, Harae and MisogiShinto shrines and purification explained: torii and shrine halls, the Ise rebuilding, kegare and tsumi, harae, misogi, the Great Purification and priests.