Himiko
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Himiko was a Japanese shaman queen. A temple on the mysterious island Yamatai Lara Croft and the crew of the Endurance get stranded on in the Tomb Raider Reboot was built in her name.[1]
Historical Precedent
Himiko or Pimiko was the obscure shaman queen of the kingdom of Yamatai-koku in ancient Japan. She supposedly ruled some time around 170-250 CE. Her Name is mentioned in historical Chinese documents, so it is possible she was a historical figure. She supposedly ended a time of warfare among the people and united them under her rule using some kind of magic. After her death the realm fell back into chaos.[2]
References
- ↑ play3 Germany Issue 69
- ↑ Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himiko
