The Owari clan is a Japanese clan . The clan were originally Kuni no miyatsuko but after the abolition of the role they took on a priestly role at Atsuta Shrine . They share this history with the Izumo clan of Izumo-taisha , the Aso clan of Aso Shrine , the Munakata clan [ ja ] of Munakata Taisha , the Amabe clan of Kono Shrine and the Yamato clan of Ōyamato Shrine .
22-680: In Shinsen Shōjiroku , the descendants of Amatsuhikone , Ame-no-hohi , and Amanomichine [ ja ] , together with the descendants of Amenohoakari are referred to as Tenson-zoku . The Tenson-zoku descended from Takamagahara (Plain of High Heaven ) to Owari and Tanba provinces, and are considered to be the ancestors of the Owari clan, as well as three other clans Tsumori [ ja ] , Amabe , and Tanba [ ja ] clans. However, Toshio Hoga argues that Amabe clan genealogy ( 海部氏系図 , Amabe-shi Keizu ) , which records these four clans as descendants of Amenohoakari,
44-518: A large number of rounded river boulders indicates that the surface may have originally been paved with stones ( fukiishi ). In addition, a square platform was built between the front and rear portions, which was possibly a stage for use in ceremonies. Numerous fragments of cylindrical haniwa and Sue ware pottery have been recovered from this area. The tomb was originally surrounded by at least one moat which can clearly been seen in Meiji period maps, but
66-549: Is a forged document, and that these clans actually descended from the sea deity Watatsumi . In addition, Owari clan's genealogy includes the great-grandson of Watatsumi, Takakuraji , as their ancestor, and he argues this is the original genealogy. The "Daijingu engi" records show that during Emperor Temmu's time, the divine sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi was returned to the palace. Seven guardians were then appointed to oversee its worship. These guardians were linked to Miyazu-hime and Takeinadane [ ja ] . Miyazu-hime
88-505: Is an imperially commissioned Japanese genealogical record. Thirty volumes in length, it was compiled under the order of Emperor Saga by his brother, the Imperial Prince Manta (万多親王, 788–830). Also by Fujiwara no Otsugu and Fujiwara no Sonohito et al. It was initially completed in 814, but underwent a revision to be recompleted in 815. The book itself has been lost, but its table of contents and fragments remain. According to
110-422: Is doubt as to whether the restoration is accurate. Likewise, the moat now surrounding the tumulus was a restoration attempted based on the 1885 map, and the actual moat had a width much larger than the modern restoration. Based on what is now known of the original moat dimensions, the actual length of the tumulus can be estimated at 160 meters. In addition, most major kofun in this region had double moats, and there
132-698: The Mononobe clan . However it also contains unique elements from neither. Book 5 is believed to preserve traditions of the Mononobe and Owari clans not found elsewhere, and Book 10 preserves the earlier historical record the Record of the Provincial governors ( 国造本紀 , Kokuzō Hongi ) . The Owari clan established the Atsuta Shrine . Shinsen Sh%C5%8Djiroku Shinsen Shōjiroku ( 新撰姓氏録 , "New Selection and Record of Hereditary Titles and Family Names")
154-619: The Nara period , and whose daughter married the semi-legendary Emperor Keitai and who was the mother of Emperor Ankan and Emperor Senka . According to legend Miyazu-hime a member of the clan is buried in Danpusan Kofun . The Owari clan was influential on the development of the Kujiki . It was mainly written as a compilation of elements from the Kojiki , Nihongi and Kogo Shui , likely by an author from
176-562: The Nara period , and whose daughter married the semi-legendary Emperor Keitai and who was the mother of Emperor Ankan and Emperor Senka . From its construction method and the recovered artifacts, the tumulus is believed to date from the early 6th century AD, and to have had a strong connection to the Yamato kingdom. Many of these artifacts are currently preserved at the Anthropological Museum of Nanzan University . The Dampusan Kofun
198-610: The Shinkwan. Below the Shinkwan were the Negi, also called Churo. Notable families included Awata Mabito, Ohara Mabito, Hayashi Asomi, Matsuoka Mabito, and Kume. Some had rights to worship at Hikami Jinja.In 1114, Kazumoto handed the position over to Fujiwara no Suenori , who was from the Fujiwara clan . Since then, the Fujiwara clan became the head of Atsuta Shrine, while the Owari clan stepped down to
220-612: The Yoshida family, is listed under "imperial ancestry" but was likely of foreign origin. The three categories in Japanese are called Kōbetsu (Imperial Ancestry), shimbetsu (Divine Ancestry) and shiban (Foreign) Danpusan Kofun The Dampusan Kofun ( 断夫山古墳 ) is a large keyhole-shaped kofun burial mound located within the grounds of the Atsuta Shrine complex in the Hayata neighborhood of Atsuta-ku, Nagoya , Japan . The tumulus
242-523: The burial mound has not been excavated by modern methods. The name or rank of the person buried in the tomb is unknown. Per legend, the tumulus is the tomb of Miyazuhime, the wife of Prince Yamato Takeru , whose purported grave is located nearby. Another theory is that the tomb is that of a powerful chieftain of the Owari clan , perhaps Owari no Kusaka, who is mentioned in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki chronicles of
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#1733084575402264-543: The current location of the Atsuta Shrine. Nihonshoki explains that this move occurred in the 51st year of Keiko's reign, but shrine tradition also dates this event in the 1st year of Emperor Chūai's reign. The Owari clan established the Atsuta Shrine in 192, and held the position of the shrine's high priest since ancient times, passing it down from generation to generation. Yamato Takeru and Miyazu-hime and her brother Takeinadane [ ja ] are worshipped at
286-642: The excavated haniwa are displayed at the Nagoya City Museum . In addition, according to historical records, a large amount of Sue pottery was excavated from the tumulus, but most are now missing, and all of the pieces that have been handed down to the present are small pieces of unknown shape, which are stored in the Toyota City Museum of Local History and the Nagoya City Miharashidai Archaeological Museum. The interior of
308-473: The position of adjutant chief priest ( gongūji ). In Hoei I (1704), the Daiguji's decision to appoint an Atsuta Hoshi from Jingu-ji led to protests from the Negi families. The protest was not successful. According to one theory, Danpusan Kofun is the tomb of a powerful chieftain of the Owari clan, perhaps Owari no Kusaka [ ja ] , who is mentioned in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki chronicles of
330-410: The posterior circular portion containing the burial chamber having a diameter of 80 meters and a height of 13 meters. The anterior rectangular portion has a width of 116 meters and height of 16.2 meters. The posterior circular portion is actually thought to have been originally trapezoidal, and built in three tiers like a stepped pyramid, with lines of cylindrical haniwa on each tier. The presence of
352-554: The preface, the record contains genealogical records for 1182 families living in the Heian-kyo capital and the Kinai region (encompassing Izumi, Kawachi, Setsu, Yamashiro, Yamato), which means "close to capital"; but also warns even this record comprises less than half of all the surnames in circulation there. It categorizes these by their family roots: A total of 117 are listed as uncategorized. Scholars have noted that at least one family,
374-476: The shrine. When Miyasuhime died, a shrine was set up in her honor in Hikami. Her clan members became priests there. Inatane, the eleventh descendant of Amenohoakari, founded the Owari clan. As a result, Atsuta Myojin became the Owari clan's Ujigami. The shrine, originally a Betsugu, later became a Sessha. It was founded in the fourth year of Chtiai (195), about 80 years after Yamato Takeru no Mikoto's death. Miyasuhime
396-403: The urban encroachment of the surrounding area in the post-World War II era has obliterated most traces. On the tumulus, a row of very large cylindrical haniwa were recovered from the lower part of the posterior circular portion, along with a small amount of morning glory-shaped and figurative haniwa . The cylindrical haniwa exhibit traces of both Haji ware and Sue ware qualities. Some of
418-411: The wife of Yamato Takeru was a member of the clan According to traditional sources, Yamato Takeru died in the 43rd year of Emperor Keiko's reign (景行天皇43年, equivalent 113 AD). The possessions of the dead prince were gathered together along with the sword Kusanagi ; and his widow Miyazu-hime venerated his memory in a shrine at her home. Sometime later, these relics and the sacred sword were moved to
440-535: Was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1987. Per legend, the tumulus is the tomb is Miyazuhime , the wife of Prince Yamato Takeru , whose purported grave is located nearby. The largest zenpō-kōen-fun ( 前方後円墳 ) in the Tōkai region of Japan, the Dampusan Kofun is shaped like a keyhole, having one square end and one circular end, when viewed from above. The tumulus has a total length of 151 meters, with
462-421: Was under the management of Atsuta Shrine until World War II. According to an official cadastral map attached to a land register in 1885, the anterior portion is almost preserved, but one-third of the northwest part of the posterior circular portion is missing along with the moat. It seems that this area was used as a field. The current shape was restored when the kofun was designated as a historic site, and there
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#1733084575402484-505: Was young when she knew Yamato Takeru no Mikoto. The "Owariuji keizu" and shrine records reveal that during the times of Emperors Temmu, Jito, and Mommu, Owari no Muraji Inaki and his son, Owari no Muraji Inaoki, were Daiguji. Tadashika held this office for 40 years, from 1045 to 1084. His grandson, Suenori, succeeded him. Tadanobu's eldest son, Tadayori, was the first Horishi, later called Gonguji. Other positions included Sokengyo and Ouchibito. The Tajima Daiki, and Baba families were known as
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