What is the meaning of the divinity of emperors in Shintoism? - Quora

Answer (1 of 3): I might get corrected here, but as I understand it, when the Imperial court ‘took over’ Shinto, to give itself legitimacy, they declared the Imperial line was descended from Amaterasu Omikami. This is about when “State Shinto” became a thing, and is quite different from ‘folk Shi

What is the Shinto religion, and how does it relate to Japanese culture? - Quora

BBC - Religions - Shinto: Divinity of the Emperor

What are some pros and cons of Shinto? - Quora

Why does Japan still have an Emperor but China doesn't? - Quora

What are the differences between Japanese Shinto shrines during the Sengoku era and modern day? - Quora

What is the difference between a pharaoh, an emperor, and a king? - Quora

What is shinto? - Quora

SHINTO: BELIEFS, KAMI, PURITY, CREATION, GODS AND THE EMPEROR

Where did the Amaterasu Goddess come from? - Quora