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[[Image:Asojinja Miko.jpg|thumb|right|Miko in ceremonial garb at a shrine in Aso, Japan]]Miko (巫女, miko) is a Japanese term that refers to a young female attendant at a [[Shinto]] shrine. Throughout Japanese history, the word "miko" has had meanings and connotations that include: shamaness, medium, prophet, consecrated virgin, priestess, nun, witch, and sorceress; however, the most common translation is [[shrine maiden]]. A miko's duties include performing in ceremonial dances and assisting priests in rituals such as weddings. Miko have a very distinctive costume.

The concept of a miko is used in the Fatal Frame series as inspiration for the various shrine maidens that have important religious roles in the beliefs of their locale.

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'''See Also:''' <br>
[[Handmaidens]], [[Rope Shrine Maiden]], [[Twin Shrine Maidens]], [[Tattooed Priestess]], [[Kanade]], [[Vessel (FF4)|Vessel]], [[Maidens of Black Water]], [[Children of the Shrine]], [[Shadow Priestess]]

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