Meimu
The name "MEIMU" has dual origins: it draws from the word "名無" [Nameless] and "明夢" [Bright Dream].
This character is inspired by the ancient form of the Kanji character "夢" [Dream], which is currently in use in Japan. I crafted MEIMU as an original creation, inspired by these ancient glyphs. These ancient characters date back to around 2000 BCE in China, a time before written language. They were used by shamans to engrave revelations believed to be received from the divine onto animal bones or turtle shells for the sake of governing.
MEIMU features an antenna atop its head, embodying the figure of a shaman who sleeps with eyes open upon a bed. From this ancient character for "夢" [Dream], MEIMU was born as an icon designed to evoke various thoughts and feelings geared towards realizing one's dreams.
The original calligraphy that inspired Meimu.
During my college years, I had served as a shrine maiden at a Shinto shrine for about seven years. I also consider MEIMU as a shrine maiden, since she is a representation of the ideogram for 'dream'. In this representation, the maiden appears to sleep with her eyes open, gathering insights through her antennas atop her head.
Recently, I revisited the shrine where I once served, bringing MEIMU with me to receive a special prayer that infuses the soul. As a shrine maiden, MEIMU gains unique powers through her antenna, acting as a beacon that empowers those around her to achieve their dreams.
