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Medieval Japan creation myth
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Gods dipped spear in water; water drops created islands
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Uji
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Uji is the Japanses word for clan. In medieval Japan, power was divided amoung powerful clans (Uji)
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Jimmu
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Jimmu was the first emperor of Japan. Legend is that he is a direct descendant of the gods.
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Three Treasures
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The three treasures are
1. Mirror 2. Sword 3. Jewel |
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Mirror
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The mirror showed relation to the gods
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Sword
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The sword showed strength
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Jewel
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The Jewel showed wisdom
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Shinto
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Shinto is the orginal religion in Japan. Shinto was already in Japan when Buddhism came to Japan.
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