The kami are summoned by a series of brief actions. Which of the following is one of the actions involved in summoning a kami?
a. blowing a horn
b. clapping hands once
c. bowing twice
d. offering blood
c. bowing twice
Analysis:
a. b & d. Incorrect. The kami dwell near, not in, the Shinto shrines and must be invited politely.
c. Correct. The kami are summoned by a series of brief actions: ringing a bell outside the shrine, making a money offering, clapping hands twice, saying a short silent prayer, and bowing twice.
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