1. A character in the anime/manga
Inuyasha. She is priestess who was
Inuyasha's first lover. Her job was to protect the Shikon Jewel (also known as Shikon no Tama). Her dream was to live a simple life of a woman and no longer be a priestess. She planned to give the jewel to
Inuyasha, so he could give his wish and she would no longer have to guard it, but was fatally wounded by
Naraku, who was disguised as
Inuyasha, also wanting the jewel for himself. She died after sealing
Inuyasha to a tree, believing he was the one who killed her. Her body was burned to ashes along with the Shikon Jewel. Her soul was reincarnated into
Kagome, as well as the Shikon Jewel was relocated in her body. Fifty years later, she was brought back to life by a witch, but her body was that of dirt, clay and her ashes. Since the witch didn't grant her full soul from
Kagome, she relies on the souls of women to stay alive. Stubborn and vengeful, she spends the time in the series devoted to bring
Inuyasha to hell with her. Her loyalties are only to herself. She is also known as
Kikyo.
Kikyou was a priestess during the Feudal Era.