Summertime Blues (Book7, Chapter6)
"eric was told by that white fox in a mirror that he had proof of the existence of shinto gods. and she told him if he desired their protection, then he would have to erect a statue in the back yard, with his own hands.
Preparing for War (Chapter13, Book9)
Topaz and fox are the children of jonathan and a shinto demigod named sinopa. the twins were captured by aris sokolov. sinopa parker and her grandchildren are at the core of this attack to kill aris sokolov.
Into The Abyss
Eli had never stopped mano from being hindu, or fugue from being shinto, or ammut from being christian. ultimately, her main concern had never been about ultimate reality, but about doing everything she could to help people down here on earth.
Holiday Cheer (A2,B2,C11)
"i know you don't observe christmas in shinto-land, but it's so good to have you back." her tone changed abruptly. "i was worried about you, ya lil' goober." kuda hopped down from karla's arms and trotted up the hall.
Arguments (Book7, Chapter2)
How do you explain to a fifteen year old boy that his grandmother is an immortal kami fox spirit who was a messenger for a japanese shinto god? it's a little ... over the top for him.
A Fatal Game 2 - Trick or Treat
Several small models had been scattered on the floor nearby, resembling shinto priests. not that james even recognised the religion. a note however had been pinned to the shrine, on top of another note which was in japanese.
Twilight of the Gods (Prologue & Chap1)
"kitsune - a shinto messenger of inari. why do you look european?" the woman licked her lips with a frown. "who are you?" said mark. "how do you know what i know?" he added. "are you reading my mind?" she pursed her lips.
Short Story: A Reptilian Touch
But instead he'd settled on a lazy, non-ritualistic form of shinto, and he said that it served him fine. "thank you," the man said, and took a sip.
Yugioh Dark Duel Anthology: Chapter 3: A Duelist's Best Friend
In the back rested an old shrine, much like the shinto shrines back in the sensei's home country of japan. lucian stepped in carefully, aware of the lore behind the shrines and stood next to his master, who kneeled down in front of the altar.
Identity (A1, B1, C11)
Tamamo said, "sinopa-chan, the only reason you were asked is because you are currently the _only_ shinto messenger living in the earth realm. let the court decide.
Timely Complications (Chap18, Book8)
"you weird shinto bitches and your stupid fascination with suicide. you'll have to catch me to kill me." "stop," conner said. "he's family." he looked back up at the man by his bed. "we'll finish this personally when i'm back on my feet.
A Gentleman of Strength
All of these ritual elements, the _shiko,_ the throwing of salt, stemmed from sumo's close association with shinto mysticism: the _shiko_ was a form of exorcism, and to this day, a _yokozuna_ was summoned yearly to the capital to perform it at the grand temple