斎いみ部べ

noun

Imbe clan

Historical term for an ancient Shinto priestly family. The clan was responsible for ritual purification and religious ceremonies.

• 斎いみ部べ氏しは古こ代だいの祭さい祀しを司つかさどった氏し族ぞくである。

  The Imbe clan was a family that oversaw ancient rituals.