Kukochihiko
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" 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 "commitment," meaning a heroic and brave man. 2=古智" means "old wisdom," but the opposite of "new" is "New," and it is thought to be originally "New wisdom. The word "2=卑狗" is "Hiko," which is thought to be "Prince" or "High sun" or "Sun child".
In popular culture