Why is the shrine at Ise, Japan, rebuilt in fresh materials every 20 years?
A. To install the deity in a new shrine in a celebration of ritual renewal
B. To demonstrate a lack of attachment to the natural world
C. To assure that Shinto pilgrimages will be made to new sites
D. To install a new deity in place of the old goddess
Answer: A
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