How is the Ise Shrine an example of ritual purification?
A. It is rebuilt in a reenactment of seasonal death and rebirth.
B. It is built from the natural stones of the surrounding landscape.
C. It contains an altar dedicated to the Shinto nature gods.
D. Its profile recalls the shape of the sacred Mt. Fuji.
Answer: A
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