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30.1: Shinto or Japan's Ancient Spirits

Occult Confessions by Robert C. Thompson

Apr 17, 202601:01:38Comedy

Shinto is the name assigned to Japan's native religion before the arrival of Buddhism. In this episode, Rob explores the legends of the kami including the story of the kamikaze, the origins of sumo wrestling, and the pur...

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30.1: Shinto or Japan's Ancient Spirits is an episode from Occult Confessions by Robert C. Thompson. Shinto is the name assigned to Japan's native religion before the arrival of Buddhism. In this episode, Rob explores the legends of the kam...

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