Imbe no Hironari Archives • . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史 https://historyofjapan.co.uk/wiki_cats/imbe-no-hironari/ Sat, 20 May 2023 02:43:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/historyofjapan.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-TairaClan-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Imbe no Hironari Archives • . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史 https://historyofjapan.co.uk/wiki_cats/imbe-no-hironari/ 32 32 146592828 Kogo Shūi https://historyofjapan.co.uk/wiki/kogo-shui/ https://historyofjapan.co.uk/wiki/kogo-shui/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:13:08 +0000 https://historyofjapan.co.uk/?post_type=yada_wiki&p=3035 Kogo Shūi The Kogo Shūi (古語拾遺) is a document containing the achievements of the Imbe Clan. It was written in 807 by Imbe no Hironari.12 As well as the Clans achievements it also contains myths and legends from before the time of Emperor Jimmu, even containing legends not found in the nihongi and kojiki.1 This texts […]

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Kogo Shūi

The Kogo Shūi (古語拾遺) is a document containing the achievements of the Imbe Clan. It was written in 807 by Imbe no Hironari.12

Kogo Shūi
Scan of the Kogo Shūi.

As well as the Clans achievements it also contains myths and legends from before the time of Emperor Jimmu, even containing legends not found in the nihongi and kojiki.1

This texts details how when Ishikoridome first fashioned a mirror it was defective and so became the kami Hinokuma. It lists Ameno Futodama as ancestress of the Imbe Clan and lists many clans decended from Kamimusuhi as well as stating Izanagi was the first kami to set foot on earth.3

External Links

    • You can find scans of the document on the Waseda University Website: HERE.

Footnotes

1. Kodansha. (1993) ”Japan: An Illustrated Encyclopedia”. Tokyo: Kodansha Ltd.
2. Louis Frederic, translated by Kathe Roth (2002) “Japan Encyclopedia”. London: Harvard University Press.
3. Yasumaro. O, translated by Gustav Heldt. (2014) “Kojiki. An Account of Ancient Matters”. New York: Columbia University Press.

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]]> https://historyofjapan.co.uk/wiki/kogo-shui/feed/ 3 3035 Imbe no Hironari https://historyofjapan.co.uk/wiki/imbe-no-hironari/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:12:40 +0000 https://historyofjapan.co.uk/?post_type=yada_wiki&p=3030 Period: Heian Period Occupation: Author Family: Imbe Clan Birth: – Death:- Imbe no Hironari Imbe no Hironari (斎部広成) was a member of the Imbe Clan. In an attempt to regain power and influence for his clan, after they had become eclipsed by the Nakatomi Clan, he writes and publishes the Kogo Shūi in 807. This book […]

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Imbe no Hironari

Imbe no Hironari (斎部広成) was a member of the Imbe Clan. In an attempt to regain power and influence for his clan, after they had become eclipsed by the Nakatomi Clan, he writes and publishes the Kogo Shūi in 807.

This book details the Clans achievements as well as myths and legends concerning the Shinto kami.1

Footnotes

1. Kodansha. (1993) ”Japan: An Illustrated Encyclopedia”. Tokyo: Kodansha Ltd.

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]]> 3030 Fujiwara Clan https://historyofjapan.co.uk/wiki/fujiwara-clan/ Mon, 21 May 2018 08:32:35 +0000 http://chrysanthemumthrone.com/?post_type=yada_wiki&p=410 First Ruler: Fujiwara no Kamatari Final Ruler: – Dissolution: – Parent House: Nakatomi Clan For a full list of Japanese Clans see: Clans. Fujiwara Clan The Fujiwara Clan (藤原氏) is a descendant of the Nakatomi Clan and came into existence after Nakatomi no Kamatari had his family name changed by Emperor Tenji for the aid […]

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Mon of the Fujiwara Clan

Fujiwara Clan

The Fujiwara Clan (藤原氏) is a descendant of the Nakatomi Clan and came into existence after Nakatomi no Kamatari had his family name changed by Emperor Tenji for the aid and assistance his lieutenant had given him prior to his reign.1

In the 7th Century, this clan began to eclipse the Imbe Clan, leading Imbe no Hironari to desperately try and claim back some fame for his Clan by publishing the Kogo Shūi.2

The 8th century sees the Clan backing Empress Genmei’s claim to the throne as the mother of her son (Emperor Monmu), was a daughter of Fujiwara no Fubito. His daughter Asukabehime, would ensure this Clan gained much higher ranking positions at court after receiving the title of ‘Great Retired Empress Consort’ after her husband Emperor Shōmu abdicated. They also played a pivotal role in engineering the ascension of Emperor Shōmu by surrounding him with advisers, attendants and tutors.3

One of those to receive a high ranking position was Fujiwara no Nakamarō who would eventually help orchestrate the Emperor Junnin to take the throne. However, eventually after a plot to replace Junnin with a new candidate after Nakamarō steals the Privy Seal in 764AD, he is captured with his wife, exiled and killed by Empress Kōken.3

Members of the House

Members from Descendant Houses

Footnotes

1. Martin, P. (1997) ”The Chrysanthemum Throne”. Gloucestershire: Sutton Publishing Limited.
2. Kodansha. (1993) ”Japan: An Illustrated Encyclopedia”. Tokyo: Kodansha Ltd.
3. Tsurumi, P. (1981) “Early Female Emperors” Historical Reflections Vol.8 No.1 pp.41-49.

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    • First ruler: –
    • Final ruler: –
    • Dissolution: –
    • For a full list of Clans: See Japanese Clans.

    • Imbe Clan

    The Imbe Clan (忌部氏, 斎部氏) were one of the many various clans of Japan. This clan claimed descent from the Shinto kami Ameno Futodama.3

    The kami Hiwashi is said to be the ancestor of the Imbe of Aha Province.4

    Originally of low class they gained power and influence as the court became invested in sacerdotal powers. Between the 4th and 7th century they, with the Nakatomi Clan oversaw the Yamato Court.23

    During the reign of Emperor Kōtoku in the 7th Century, this clan alongside the Nakatomi Clan and Urabe Clan were tasked with overseeing the Shinto department known as the Jingikan.1 There was a guild of artisans (Be) known to have been responsible for the maintenance and keeping of objects relating to Shinto worship, which was over seen by Imbe no Obito.3

    However, they become eclipsed by the Fujiwara Clan after the 7th Century. In 807AD, in a desperate attempt to regain power, a clan member called Imbe no Hironari publishes the Kogo Shūi.23

    Members of the House

    Footnotes

    1. Martin, P. (1997) ”The Chrysanthemum Throne”. Gloucestershire: Sutton Publishing Limited.
    2. Kodansha. (1993) ”Japan: An Illustrated Encyclopedia”. Tokyo: Kodansha Ltd.
    3. Louis Frederic, translated by Kathe Roth (2002) “Japan Encyclopedia”. London: Harvard University Press.
    4. Aston. W.G. (1896) “Nihongi Volume 1: Chronicles of Japan from the Earliest Times to AD697”. Tuttle Publishing.

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