The Sarume clan was traditionally involved in festivals held by the Imperial Court, and Sarumenokimi was an official position in the Jingikan (department of worship) whose duty was to dance the Kagura at court festivals.
猿女一族は古くから朝廷の祭祀と深く結びついていた一族であり、また猿女君は宮廷祭祀において神楽を舞うことを担当した神祇官の役職名である。