Princess Momoso and the Mononobe Expedition: The Fate of a Shrine Maiden Who Served the Sun God<br /><br />In ancient Japanese history, there were shrine maidens who could hear the voices of the gods.<br /><br />Among them, Princess Momoso (Hime no Momoso) is remembered as a particularly mystical figure.<br /><br />She was a shrine maiden who served the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami and played an important religious role for the Yamato royal authority.<br /><br />However, as time progressed, the Yamato government increasingly relied on military force to exert control.<br /><br />At the center of this was the Mononobe clan, who led the Mononobe Expedition. What was the relationship between Princess Momoso and the Mononobe Expedition?<br /><br />In this video, we explore the legend of Princess Momoso, the background of the Mononobe Expedition, and how worship of the sun god was intertwined.<br /><br />■ Who was Princess Momoso?<br /><br />Princess Momosohime (Hime Momosohime), a shrine maiden who appears in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, is known for receiving divine oracles from Omononushi-no-kami.<br />She had a deep connection with the gods and was a religious symbol supporting the legitimacy of the Yamato royal authority.<br />She is thought to have served the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami, and her words may have influenced royal decisions.<br /><br />■ Mononobe Eastern Expedition and the Expansion of the Yamato Government<br /><br />The Mononobe clan was the military power of the Yamato royal authority, expanding its rule by subjugating powerful clans in various regions.<br /><br />The Mononobe Eastern Expedition refers to the expedition in which the Mononobe clan led the way as the Yamato government unified the surrounding regions.<br /><br />As military rule progressed, what position did shrine maidens, who held religious authority, find themselves in?<br /><br />The influence of shrine maidens who received divine oracles, like Princess Momosohime, is thought to have gradually changed.<br /><br />■ The Relationship between the Sun God and the Mononobe Clan<br /><br />The legitimacy of the Yamato monarchy was supported by worship of the sun goddess, Amaterasu Omikami.<br /><br />However, the Mononobe clan was a clan that placed great importance on military power and is said to have worshiped its own deities.<br /><br />What significance did the existence of a shrine maiden like Princess Momoso have for the Mononobe clan, who promoted military rule?<br /><br />Note: This work is based on historical facts and legends, with the addition of literary fiction.<br /><br />Some of the characters and events depicted may differ from historical fact.<br /><br />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<br />
