Why is the shrine at Ise, Japan, rebuilt in fresh materials every 20 years?
a) to install the deity in a new shrine in a celebration of ritual renewal
b) to demonstrate a lack of attachment to the natural world
c) to assure that Shinto pilgrimages will be made to new sites
d) to install a new deity in place of the old goddess
Answer: A
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