In Shinto, a Miko (巫女) is a shrine (jinja) maiden or a supplementary priestess. Miko were once likely seen as a shaman but are understood in modern Japanese culture to be an institutionalized role in daily shrine life, trained to perform tasks, ranging from sacred cleansing to performing the sacred Kagura dance.
The traditional attire of a miko would be a pair of red hakama (long, divided trousers) or a long, red, slightly pleated skirt tied with a bow, a white haori (kimono jacket), and some white or red hair ribbons. In Shintoism, the color white symbolizes purity.
Traditional Miko tools include azusayumi (梓弓 or “catalpa bow”) the tamagushi (玉串 or “offertory sakaki-tree branches”) and the gehōbako (外法箱 or the “supernatural box that contains dolls, animal and human skulls ... [and] Shinto prayer beads”).
The miko also use bells, drums, candles, and bowls of rice in ceremonies.
The Japanese words miko and fujo ('female shaman' and 'shrine maiden' respectively) is usually written 巫女 as a compound of the kanji 巫 ('shaman'), and 女 ('woman').Miko was archaically written 神子 (literally. 'kami' or 'god child') and 巫子 ('shaman child').
Miko is a song written by American electronic rock musician Kamtin Mohager, known by his stage name, The Chain Gang of 1974. The song was originally recorded by Mohager for his third studio album, Daydream Forever, where it appears as the fifth track. A "Miko" single, featuring the track of the same name, was released in the United States on July 31, 2013, as the lead single promoting Daydream Forever.
"Miko" has so far been used once in commercial media. The Daydream Forever track was featured in the in-game soundtrack of the 2013 Electronic Arts Canada sports association football simulation video game FIFA 14. The track was one of 37 tracks from various artists included in the game's soundtrack.
While no music video was produced to accompany the release of the "Miko" single, a lyric video was released on August 1, 2013. The lyric video, featuring New York City landmarks such as the George Washington Bridge, was filmed in Manhattan. The video highlights Fast forwarded and reversed monochrome film of a drive through the streets of Manhattan as the lyrics of the song are superimposed over it. The film is occasionally split and/or duplicated on-screen into thirds. halves and sixths.
Miko is a given name found in several cultures. It can be a Japanese name, sometimes short for Mikoto. It can be an eastern European name, with origins in Slovakia, sometimes short for Mikolaj. Miko can also be a variant of the name Michael, which has Hebrew origins. The name Miko may refer to:
(Rumchika Rika Pika Rika Rum Pup Chor
Tika Lika Chika Lika Lak Tak Chor
Rumchika Rika Pika Rika Rum Pup Chor
Siya Merano Me' Sano Fina) 2
(O By God, Chaahe Mujhe Jo Chori Chori Mohabbaton Ki Dori
Jo Bandhe Hai Pasand Mujhako
O By God, Bole Jo Teri Meri Jodi Khuda Ne Khud Jodi
O By Rajamand Mujhako) 2
Ho Aata Hoon Jab Saamane Tere, Leta Hoon Sapano Mein Phere
Saanson Mein Aur Dil Mein Mere Baje Yeh Shehanaayi
(Tere Khayaalo Ke Ujaalon Mein Jaage, Jaage Toh Paaya Tujhe
Baandhe Nigaaho Ne Mohabbat Ke Dhaage, Laage Tu Mera Mujhe) 2
Ho Chaahat Ne Li Hai Angdaayi, Dur Huyi Saari Tanhaayi
Dil Ne Dil Se Taal Milaayi, Baje Yeh Shehanaayi
Baje Yeh Shehanaayi
(Rumchika Rika Pika Rika Rum Pup Chor
Tika Lika Chika Lika Lak Tak Chor
Rumchika Rika Pika Rika Rum Pup Chor
Siya Merano Me' Sano Fina) 2
(Mere Dukhon Ki Dawa Tere Naina, Naino Mein Chehara Tera
Kissa Jawaani Ka Jawaan Tum Se Hain Na, Hain Na Bata Tu Mera) 2
Ho Tu Meri Kismat Ka Taara, Hota Hoon Lo Aaj Tumhaara
Dil Ne Jab Jab Tumhe Pukaara, Baje Yeh Shehanaayi
O By God, Chaahe Mujhe Jo Chori Chori Mohabbaton Ki Dori
Jo Bandhe Hai Pasand Mujhako
O By God, Bole Jo Teri Meri Jodi Khuda Ne Khud Jodi
O By Rajamand Mujhako
Ho Aata Hoon Jab Saamane Tere, Leta Hoon Sapano Mein Phere
Saanson Mein Aur Dil Mein Mere Baje Yeh Shehanaayi