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A.k.a. Prince Tarashi Naka
 
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Emperor Chûai was [[Empress Jingu|Jingû's]] "husband". He was divinely told to go to Korea to conquer, but wished to travel to Kyushu instead.
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Emperor Chûai was [[Empress Jingu|Jingû's]] "husband". He was given divine orders to conquer Korea. However, he led his armies to travel to Kyushu instead.
  
Angry, the ''kami'' that had ordered him struck him dead. Jingû succeeded him.
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Angry, the ''kami'' that had given him the instructions struck him down, killing him. Jingû succeeded him.
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==

Revision as of 17:33, 5 May 2007

A.k.a. Prince Tarashi Naka

Emperor Chûai was Jingû's "husband". He was given divine orders to conquer Korea. However, he led his armies to travel to Kyushu instead.

Angry, the kami that had given him the instructions struck him down, killing him. Jingû succeeded him.

Sources

Aoki, Michiko Y. Ancient Myths and Early History of Japan. Pages 37-38.