Jingū
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- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Women’s Issues, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History, Mythology, Folklore
- Subcategories: Emperors, Caesars, Khans, Legends, Myths
- Curriculum: Women’s History, Asian History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Japanese empress (traditionally r. 200-269 c.e.){$I[g]Japan;Jingū[Jingu]} According to tradition, Jingū executed a prophecy of the sun goddess Amaterasu and conquered the three kingdoms of Korea.
Early Life
Jingū (jihn-gew) is the name given to Okinaga Tarashi Hime no Mikoto after her death, by which she is commonly known. Most of her story comprises legendary events. According to Japanese tradition, Jingū was the great-granddaughter of the legendary ninth emperor, Kaika. Her father was Prince Okinaga no Sukune and her mother...
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