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A.k.a. Prince Tarashi Naka

*''Other Names: Prince Tarashi Naka''

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.

Emperor Chûai was a legendary emperor, traditionally listed as the 14th ruler of Japan.

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

According to his legend, he was given divine orders to conquer Korea, but instead led his armies only as far as Kyushu. Angry, the ''kami'' that had given him the instructions struck him down, killing him. He was succeeded as monarch by his consort, [[Empress Jingu|Empress Jingû]], who, according to the legend, then led the successful invasion of Korea herself.

 

==Sources==

==Sources==

 

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

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

[[Category:Emperors|Chuai]]

[[Category:Emperors|Chuai]]

[[Category:Kofun Period|Chuai]]

[[Category:Kofun Period|Chuai]]