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Himiko
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Himiko
Queen of Yamatai
?-248? · 享年 78歳
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Himiko, Queen of Yamatai — The Mysterious Shaman-Queen Depicted in the Wei Zhi Wajinden
Himiko is said to be the queen of Yamatai in the 3rd century, described in detail in the Chinese historical text Wei Zhi Wajinden. She governed through kido (shamanistic ritual) with a younger brother assisting in political affairs. In 239 she sent an envoy to Wei (China) and received the title 'Queen of Wa Friendly to Wei' and a gold seal. Where Yamatai was located (the Kinai theory vs. northern Kyushu theory) remains one of the greatest ongoing mysteries in Japanese history.
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Queen of the Yamatai kingdom who ruled 3rd-century Japan. Recorded in the Chinese chronicle "Wei Zhi Wo Ren Zhuan." She governed through shamanistic rituals (kidō), assisted by her younger brother in politics. In 239, she sent tribute to Emperor Ming of Wei and received the gold seal "Shingi Waō" and 100 bronze mirrors. She lived in seclusion, rarely appearing in public. She died around 248 and was buried in a great mound.
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A mystical shaman queen who wielded kidō. Rarely seen in public, served by 1,000 handmaidens. Ruled over 30 kingdoms through charismatic religious authority.
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The earliest known female leader in Japanese history. The debate over Yamatai's location (Kinai vs. Kyushu) remains the greatest mystery in Japanese archaeology.
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Himiko
?-248?
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Younger brother
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Younger brother (name unknown)
Assisted Himiko in governing.
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