The ‘virgin Girls’ In Japanese Shrines

Temple guard girls are virgins and must preserve their virginity in order to show respect to the gods.
The ‘virgin girls’ in Japanese shrines
Any visitor to Shinto shrines in Japan will see at least a glimpse of a young girl, wearing red hakama (loose pants) or a red skirt, a white kimono ( or coat) and hair ties. That is miko - the girls who are called by the name "the virginity" or the Vu Nu, according to Japan Visitor.
The maidservants (female magicians) are required to be virgins, in charge of taking care of the temple. Photo: Pinterest

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The young and beautiful image of the girls is often an unforgettable impression on visitors. In Japanese movies or comic books, when appearing in the character Vu Nu, it often brings a feeling of mystery and excitement. They carry supernatural powers, partly related to their temple care In the popular manga series Sailor Moon, Mars sailor Rei Hino is also a sorceress.



Therefore, she has the ability to use spells and prophecy.
In real life, the Dancers also take on jobs such as performing rituals, doing hexagrams, entering fields ... If you are lucky, you can witness them dancing the traditional dances called miko-mai. From the Meiji era, the maidservant became people working in the temple, assisting with ritual activities here.
There are many Duchesses who spend their whole lives dedicated to gods and not marrying, or passing from mother to child Photo: JPV.




In the past, the Daughters were considered to be religious and political figures with great power in Japan. However, today, the Princess Maiden is only in charge of supporting the temple.
Previously, they were also required to preserve their virginity, to show their respect to the gods. When married, they will be forced to quit the job. Over time, this custom was gradually abandoned. A study of the Northeast Asian Institute said that many Wizards later when married continue their work. They started working from the age of 7 and worked until they got married.
The Dancers perform the traditional miko-mai dance.



Photo: Pinterest.
There are three types of Maiden. The first is the temple custodian. The second type is the seasonal miko. They are college students, often coming to work for a short time (usually during the festive seasons, the New Year, when the temple is crowded). They are well trained but do not attend the rituals. The third category is very young girls, usually girls in primary school. The kids' job is to perform miko-mai at the temples every year.



Usually, one baby girl is selected each year.
According to Anh Minh / Vnexpress
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