Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Mononobe family

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Mononobe family

物部氏 物部
alternative words: Mononobe clan, Mononobe shi, Mononobeshi, Mononobe
keywords: family , mythology
related topics: Emperor Jimmu , Soga family , Nihonshoki , Kojiki , Yamato dynasty
related web sites: http://www.kamnavi.net/mn/ , http://www.saitoh.ne.jp/~takao/clan/02112.htm , http://www.mars.dti.ne.jp/~techno/column/text6.htm
explanation: One of the oldest families in Japan because when Jimmu conquered Kinki region, Mononobe had been already there, sharing the power with Nagasunehiko. But Mononobe betrayed him and adhered to Jinmu's troops. Since then, Mononobe kept a strong power in Yamato court as Omuraji (military chief) until the late 6th when a conflict between Mononobe, con and Soga, pro Buddhist broke out: Mononobe no Moria was killed by Soga no Umako in 587 during a fierce battle and Mononobe declined.


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