In ancient Japan, there were women known as "himemiko" (princess shrine maidens) who served the sun god. They received divine oracles and played an important role in setting national policy. The Mononobe Expedition, believed to have been carried out as part of the Yamato government's expansion of power, significantly altered the governing structure of the Japanese archipelago. This video explains the existence of these princesses, the impact of the Mononobe Expedition, and their relationship with the sun god they worshipped. ■What are princess shrine maidens? Princess shrine maidens are women who served the gods in ancient Japan. The Kojiki and Nihon Shoki feature princesses such as Yamatotohimomosohime, who were considered important for conveying divine will. The Mononobe clan was a military force in ancient Japan, expanding the Yamato royal authority's control by subjugating powerful clans in various regions. The Mononobe Expedition traces their expeditions, during which they fought against powerful eastern clans and promoted unification. ■ The relationship between the sun god and the Mononobe clan The legitimacy of the Yamato kings was supported by reverence to the sun goddess, Amaterasu Omikami. However, it is said that the Mononobe clan originally worshiped deities other than the sun god. Therefore, how reverence to the sun god was applied during the Mononobe Expedition is an important point in the history of Japanese religion. Note: This work is based on historical facts and legends, with the addition of literary fiction. Some of the characters and events may differ from historical fact.

VOICEVOX Nemo 麒々島宗麟,男性1,男性２,男性３,青山龍星,女声5,女声3,女声1,玄野武宏