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As in ancient China, the Wa people are said to have used [[oracle bones|bones and tortoise shells for divination]].

As in ancient China, the Wa people are said to have used [[oracle bones|bones and tortoise shells for divination]].

Following further descriptions of social behaviors and cultural practices, such as the clapping of hands instead of bowing or kneeling before superiors, and other aspects of the hierarchical structures of the society, the text then goes on to describe the queen [[Himiko]] (or Pimiko), and her polity's relationship with the Wei, sending [[tribute]] and receiving formal recognition in return.

Following further descriptions of social behaviors and cultural practices, such as the clapping of hands instead of bowing or kneeling before superiors, and other aspects of the hierarchical structures of the society, the text then goes on to describe the queen Himiko (or Pimiko), and her polity's relationship with the Wei, sending [[tribute]] and receiving formal recognition in return.

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==References==

==References==

*David Lu, ''Sources of Japanese History'', New York: McGraw-Hill (1973), 4.

*David Lu, ''Sources of Japanese History'', New York: McGraw-Hill (1973), 4, 11-14.

[[Category:Historical Documents]]

[[Category:Historical Documents]]

[[Category:Yayoi Period]]

[[Category:Yayoi Period]]