The term 'LITERALLY, 'way of the gods'' is referring to the Shinto religion, which is a traditional religion of Japan. Shinto is often translated as 'the way of the gods' and is represented by the six-letter word SHINTO. This religion is based on the worship of kami, which are spirits or gods that are believed to inhabit all natural objects. It is an animistic religion, meaning that it believes in the spiritual power of all living things.