Asked by Alexis Hudson on Sep 26, 2024
Who is the deity associated with the Ise Shrine?
A) Buddha
B) Shaka
C) Vishnu
D) Amaterasu
Ise Shrine
A Shinto shrine in Ise, Japan, dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu, that is famously rebuilt every 20 years in accordance with Shinto beliefs about death, renewal, and impermanence.
Amaterasu
The Shinto sun goddess and one of the major deities in Japanese mythology, symbolizing the universe’s life-giving forces.
- Pinpoint principal individuals and spiritual figures in the realm of Japanese art, including the epochs they belong to.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint principal individuals and spiritual figures in the realm of Japanese art, including the epochs they belong to.