Kukochihiko

as described in the Wajinden was an official of the Kununokuni and a described as the real power behind the government there.

The original text of Wajinden reads.

Various theories

• Since the Wamyō Ruijushō is written as "Kikuchi", it is thought that Kikuchi-jibei dog is "Kikuchihiko" (Japanese) and is associated with Kumamoto Prefecture Kikuchi-gun.。
• Since his name is written before Himikoko it is theorized he had the true power in Kununokuni
• Some think that the derogatory meaning is removed from the official name. The word "狗" is fierce, and is thought to be "," meaning a heroic and brave man. " means "old wisdom," but the opposite of "" is "," and it is thought to be originally ". The word "" is "Hiko," which is thought to be "" or "" or "".

In popular culture

Kukochihiko is a character in Fate/Grand Order. In it he is depicted as a villain who overthrew Himikoko and conquered Kununokuni, and attempted to conquer Yamatai.

See also

• Himikoko
• Kununokuni

External links

• （日語）魏志倭人傳：紹熙本系百衲本掃描圖檔 （页面存档备份，存于）

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