Himiko

3rd century queen of Yamataikoku

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Born: unknown
Died: 248
Birthplace: Yamatai
Place of death: Japan
Citizenship: Yamatai
Occupation: monarch
, shaman
Positions held: queen regnant

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Himiko , also known as the Shingi Waō , was a shamaness-queen of Yamatai-koku in Wakoku (倭国). Early Chinese dynastic histories chronicle tributary relations between Queen Himiko and the Cao Wei Kingdom (220–265) and record that the Yayoi period people chose her as ruler following decades of warfare among the kings of Wa. Early Japanese histories do not mention Himiko, but historians associate her with legendary figures such as Empress Consort Jingū, who is said to have served as regent from 201 to 269.

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Sex or gender: female
Name in kana: ひみこ
Name in native language: ひみこ
卑彌呼
Different from: Himiko
Himiko
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Noble title: queen regnant
Queen of Wa, Friendly to Wei
Religion or worldview: Kidō
Said to be the same as: Empress Jingū sourcing circumstances: disputed
Time period: Yayoi period
Family name: none
Hair style / hair length: very short hair
Given name: Himiko

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