These were girls from good families, chosen to dance at court ceremonies in the Eleventh Month. The custom was believed to originate with Emperor Tenmu (?-686; r. 673-686), who was said to have seen heavenly maidens dancing.
These were girls from good families, chosen to dance at court ceremonies in the Eleventh Month. The custom was believed to originate with Emperor Tenmu (?-686; r. 673-686), who was said to have seen heavenly maidens dancing.