Editing Emperor Ōjin (section)

==Legendary narrative==
The Japanese have traditionally accepted this sovereign's historical existence, and a mausoleum (misasagi) for Ōjin is currently maintained. The following information available is taken from the [[Pseudohistory|pseudo-historical]] ''[[Kojiki]]'' and ''[[Nihon Shoki]]'', which are collectively known as {{Nihongo|''Kiki''|記紀}} or ''Japanese chronicles''. These chronicles include legends and myths, as well as potential historical facts that have since been [[Tall tale|exaggerated and/or distorted]] over time. The circumstances surrounding the future emperor's birth are [[Empress Jingū#Controversy|controversial]] as they involve a supposed invasion of the [[Korean Peninsula]] as well as a biologically impossible gestation period (3 years). It is said by the Kiki that Ōjin was conceived but unborn when his father [[Emperor Chūai]] died. [[Empress Jingū]] then became a de facto ruler who allegedly invaded a "promised land" ([[Korea]]) out of revenge, then returned three years later to the Japanese mainland to give birth. The records state that Ōjin was born to [[Empress Jingū]] in [[Tsukushi Province]] sometime in 201 AD, and was given the name {{Nihongo||誉田別尊|Homutawake}}. He became the crown prince at the age of four, but was not crowned Emperor until 270 AD at the age of 70. Emperor Ōjin supposedly lived in two palaces which are now located in present-day [[Osaka, Japan|Osaka]]. His reign lasted 40 years until his death in 310 AD, in all he fathered 28 children with one spouse and ten consorts. His fourth son '' Ōosazaki'' was later enthroned as the [[Emperor Nintoku|next emperor]] in 313 AD.<ref>[[William George Aston|Aston, William George]]. (1998). ''Nihongi'', p. 254–271.</ref>