Himiko Rules the Yamatai
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Women’s Issues, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties, Emperors, Caesars, Khans, Legends, Myths
- Curriculum: Asian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Japan
- Date: c. mid-3d century
Article abstract: Himiko, the legendary sovereign/shaman of Yamatai, was duly recognized by the Chinese emperor as ruler of Wa, or Japan.
Summary of Event
Much of Japanese history before the sixth century c.e. is shrouded in uncertainty, including the question of the precise origins of the Japanese people. Because writing came late to Japan, no indigenous historical accounts of this period exist, but there are references in Chinese chronicles to Wa (the archaic name given to Japan), beginning in 57 c.e. One of the most significant descriptions of early...
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