Munakata no Ushishi (宗形氏祀)

MUNAKATA no Ushishi was a local ruling family in Munakata (present Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture). Munakata (宗形) can also be written as '宗像,' '胸形,' '胸方,' or '胸肩' in Chinese characters. He is believed to be a grandchild or great-grandchild of MUNAKATA no Tokuzen.

It is said that his son was Akiyo. It is said that he was Dairyo (Chief district official) of Munakata. Other historical materials has not remained, however.

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