Kikoe-ōgimi
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Kikoe-ōgimi is the title worn by the highest priestess of the Ryukyuan religion. Although the title is mentioned in sources dealing with periods older than the Ryūkyū Kingdom, the current characterist
Sunuhyan Utaki.
Ufu-gūi
Yuinchi
Sangūi
Noro (priestess)
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Noro are priestesses of the Ryukyuan religion at Utaki. They have existed since at least the beginning of the Gusuku period and continue to perform rituals even today. They are distinct from yuta, but
Kikoe-ōgimi
…woman close to the king (sister, queen, daughter) or a member of a minor branch of the royal family. Kikoe-ōgimi is at the top of the hierarchy of the noro priestesses of the whole kingdom and owns direct authority on them, although the king appoints them. She is responsible for the ceremonies held at the…
A noro priestess in traditional clothes
Painting of a Noro, her hands decorated with hajichi tattoos, Second Sho Dynasty, circa 19th century