Why Did Humanity Move Away from Nature Worship? Personal Connection with God: Worship evolved to include gods who shared human traits. People could pray to Vishnu for protection, Shiva for ...

This area is home to three deeply spiritual locations, including Kumano, home of nature worship; Yoshino and Omine, a training ground; and Mt. Koya, a foundational site for Japanese Buddhism.

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