The main branch of the Abe clan which took over the studies of astronomy and the calendar was later given the title of 'Tsuchimikado' by Emperor, and served as one of the Tosho Families (the hereditary lineage of Court nobles occupying relatively high ranks), named the Tsuchimikado family (Abe clan) since then. |
天文学・暦学を受け継いだ阿倍氏の嫡流が、後に天皇より「土御門」と言う称号を賜い、以後は土御門家 (安倍氏)を称する堂上家として仕えた。 |