Good books/websites for learning about Shintoism, Kemeticism (I think)?

[Aine Rayne]

I'm looking into specific religions now. I believe Kemeticism is based on Ancient Egyptian mythology, but I'm not sure. Also, I need to know the names and basic premises of other religions? Kinda in the dark with this stuff. Please and thank you

[monsnoleedra]

I'm looking into specific religions now. I believe Kemeticism is based on Ancient Egyptian mythology, but I'm not sure. Also, I need to know the names and basic premises of other religions? Kinda in the dark with this stuff. Please and thank you

Something that might interest you

Shugendō (also spelled Shugendo) can be loosely translated as "path of training to achieve spiritual powers." Shugendō is an important Kami-Buddha combinatory sect that blends pre-Buddhist mountain worship, Kannabi Shinkō 神奈備信仰 (the idea that mountains are the home of the dead and of agricultural spirits), shamanistic beliefs, animism, ascetic practices, Chinese Yin-Yang mysticism and Taoist magic, and the rituals and spells of Esoteric (Tantric) Buddhism in the hope of achieving magical skills, medical powers, and long life. Practitioners are called Shugenja 修験者 or Shugyōsha 修行者 or Keza 験者 (those who have accumulated power) and Yamabushi 山伏 (those who lie down in the mountain). These various terms are typically translated into English as ascetic monk or mountain priest.

http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/shugendou.html

[Etheric1]

I'm looking into specific religions now. I believe Kemeticism is based on Ancient Egyptian mythology, but I'm not sure.

Yes, you are correct. I highly recommend both Temple of Cosmos by Jeremy Naydler and Eternal Egypt by Richard Reidy. Kerry Wisner is also another good author to check out.


Edit: there are A LOT of crap books out there on the subject though (I'd probably say most of the books I've seen on the topic), so I'd start with those two books, believe me they will give you more than enough info.

[RandallS]

I'm looking into specific religions now.

Here is some basic info in Shinto (in English): Encyclopedia of Shinto

[SatAset]

I'm looking into specific religions now. I believe Kemeticism is based on Ancient Egyptian mythology, but I'm not sure. Also, I need to know the names and basic premises of other religions? Kinda in the dark with this stuff. Please and thank you

We have the Kemetic SIG at in these forums. There are tons of information there.

For books, you could check out Temple of the Cosmos by Jeremy Naydler, The Ancient Egyptian Prayerbook by Tamara Siuda and Eternal Egypt by Richard Reidy.

I'd also recommend you read Darkhawk's Kemetic FAQ: http://www.ecauldron.net/reconegyptfaq.php

As for Shinto, I'd recommend this website: http://www.tsubakishrine.org/

[Devo]

I'm looking into specific religions now. I believe Kemeticism is based on Ancient Egyptian mythology, but I'm not sure. Also, I need to know the names and basic premises of other religions? Kinda in the dark with this stuff. Please and thank you

Kemeticism relates to the religion of ancient Egypt, yes.

Shinto is a religion from Japan.

I have two pages that list a bunch of books and resources for both:
Kemeticism: http://thetwistedrope.wordpress.com/kemeticism/
Shintoism: http://thetwistedrope.wordpress.com/shintoism/

For Kemeticism, I always recommend people start off with Jeremy Naydler's "Temple of the COsmos". It's a good primer for understanding AE world view. Of course, reading through the SIG here is also helpful.

For Shintoism, the best source is hands-down Tsubaki Grand Shrine. They have a website and Facebook page. Rev. Barrish is very helpful for answering questions. If you're wanting a good first book for Shinto, look into "Kami no Michi". You can read it for free on Tsubaki's website.

As for other religions, I can't say. Take a walk around google and see what you can dig up :P If you have questions about Kemeticism and Shintoism, I can do my best to help answer them, or point you to someone who knows an answer.

-Devo

[Aine Rayne]

Kemeticism relates to the religion of ancient Egypt, yes.

Shinto is a religion from Japan.

I have two pages that list a bunch of books and resources for both:
Kemeticism: http://thetwistedrope.wordpress.com/kemeticism/
Shintoism: http://thetwistedrope.wordpress.com/shintoism/

For Kemeticism, I always recommend people start off with Jeremy Naydler's "Temple of the COsmos". It's a good primer for understanding AE world view. Of course, reading through the SIG here is also helpful.

For Shintoism, the best source is hands-down Tsubaki Grand Shrine. They have a website and Facebook page. Rev. Barrish is very helpful for answering questions. If you're wanting a good first book for Shinto, look into "Kami no Michi". You can read it for free on Tsubaki's website.

As for other religions, I can't say. Take a walk around google and see what you can dig up :P If you have questions about Kemeticism and Shintoism, I can do my best to help answer them, or point you to someone who knows an answer.

-Devo

Thankies. Any suggestions for blended paths?

[Devo]

Thankies. Any suggestions for blended paths?

Depends on which paths you're blending, and how much blending you plan on doing.

I practice both Kemeticism and Shintoism, but I keep the practices separate, more or less. However, there is a certain degree of crossover btwn the two.

-Devo

[Aine Rayne]

Depends on which paths you're blending, and how much blending you plan on doing.

I practice both Kemeticism and Shintoism, but I keep the practices separate, more or less. However, there is a certain degree of crossover btwn the two.

-Devo

Well i meant blending paths in general. I have no idea what paths i plan on blending, kinda still in the learning about other religions and what I'm looking for in them stage

[SunflowerP]

Well i meant blending paths in general.

Then you'll probably want to check out Darkhawk's essay On Eclecticism, Syncretism, Multiple-Path, and other Combinatorics.

Sunflower