Shrine Miko

The myth

Miko are the women who serve at Shinto shrines, a tradition alive to this day. In ancient times they were shamans able to receive the words of the kami in trance, and the myth of the heavenly cave itself shows Ame-no-Uzume's dance as the model for the sacred kagura dances. Today miko, in white kimono and red hakama, assist in rites, dance kagura, tend the shrine and greet visitors. In some regions, especially northern Japan, women called itako keep forms of mediumship tied to that ancient role.

Why it has this power

A Common level-3 Light Spellcaster with 1000 ATK and 1100 DEF: more protector than warrior, so her defense is slightly higher. Light and Sun are the shrine's purity and the tie to Amaterasu; Fox recalls the Inari shrines. In play she opens the way for allied rites and spirits.

Did you know

The bell the miko holds in the Urayasu no mai dance is shaped after the three sacred treasures: mirror, jewel and sword.

Connections

• In Aiko, Dojo Apprentice's deck
• In Hanae, Wandering Miko's deck

Where to get it

• Campaign drop: Hanae, Wandering Miko (Archipelago of the Kami) — grade D: 13%
• Daily Offering: 0% per pack (Common 64% per card)
• Welcome Pack: 0.97% per pack (Common 70% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.88% per pack · 5.2% in the themed pack (Common 64% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.86% per pack · 5.1% in the themed pack (Common 62% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 0.67% per pack · 4% in the themed pack (Common 49% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 0.46% per pack · 2.7% in the themed pack (Common 33% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.69% of days · 150 gold
• Craft with card dust: 40 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. Miko — Encyclopedia of Shinto — Kokugakuin University
2. Miko and their Dance (Urayasu no mai) — Encyclopedia of Shinto — Kokugakuin University
3. Miko — Encyclopaedia Britannica — The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica