Miko facts for kids
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.
Images for kids
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Miko in Meiji Shrine, Tokyo
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Miko perform Shinto ceremony near the Kamo River
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Miko at the Ikuta Shrine
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See also
In Spanish: Miko para niños
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