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Shinto: The Way of the Gods
US Gov / Military
Summary
Shinto: The Way of the Gods Travelogue: Shows scenes of Japan and Shinto shrines, sacred archways, and purification temples from simple to elaborate. Describes theory and practice of Shinto as "both religion and patriotic duty," having ties with ancestor and emperor worship. Explains significance of chrysanthemum symbol. Priests perform purification rituals, child naming ceremony, annual religious festival for formally introducing children three, five, and seven years of age to shrine, blessings, and wedding ceremony. Discusses significance of ceremonial dress and activities. Includes scenes of prayer ceremony for personal intention and pilgrimage to Mt. Fujiyama.
Details
- Reference
- 226-H-6813
- Source
- NARA
- Collection
- Office of Strategic Services
- Genre
- Newsreel
- Year
- 1940
- Decade
- 1940 - 1949
- Original format
- 16mm MPC (P)
- Duration
- 11:31
- Frame rate
- 23.98 fps
- File format
- Prores 4:2:2 HQ / 1080p
- Colour
- Black & white
- Sound
- No