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Wedding procession at Meiji shrine 02
Miko at a Shintoist wedding ceremony.

Miko (巫女) are women in the service of Shinto shrines. The translation of Miko is "Woman of God" (chosen by, or totally devoted to, the gods), but the closest meaning is "shrine maiden". In Shinto, there are priestesses; but Miko are not priestesses, because they have less authority. However, they can act as priestesses if needed. They usually help Shintoist priests.

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  • Tokyo, Meiji-jingu (6215281946)

    Miko in Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

  • Kamogawa ceremony 02

    Miko perform Shinto ceremony near the Kamo River

  • Miko at the Ikuta Shrine

    Miko at the Ikuta Shrine

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Miko para niños

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