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Terrified of his son's wild disposition, Emperor Keiko sends the prince on a quest. In all likelihood, I believe, the Emperor both sought to rid himself of his violent offspring and to make good use of the strenght the prince has proven to field.
The priestess who is also Yamato-Takeru's aunt, on the other hand, seems to genuinely care for the safety of the prince, as she presents the youth with some equipment to aid him on his mission. The woman's garments initially seem like a strange gift, however, some have argued these were given by the priestess in order to attach the spirit of the Ise deity to Yamato-Takeru. Therefore, he would have supernatural protection.
The priestess who is also Yamato-Takeru's aunt, on the other hand, seems to genuinely care for the safety of the prince, as she presents the youth with some equipment to aid him on his mission. The woman's garments initially seem like a strange gift, however, some have argued these were given by the priestess in order to attach the spirit of the Ise deity to Yamato-Takeru. Therefore, he would have supernatural protection.