Yamata no Orochi
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Yamata no Orochi is a legendary eight-headed and eight-tailed serpent that appears in Japanese mythology. Both the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki record that the kami Susanoo no Mikoto, in order to rescue Kus
An eighteenth century depiction of Susanoo no Mikoto slaying Yamata-no Orochi. Woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II.
Susanoo rescuing Kushinada-hime from Yamata no Orochi, while Ashinazuchi and Tenazuchi look on from afar. Nineteenth century woodblock print by Toyohara Chikanobu.
Gozu Tennō (Susanoo) slaying Yamata no Orochi. Nineteenth century woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniteru.
Nii no Ama plunging into the sea, alongside Emperor Antoku. Nineteenth century woodblock print by Yoshitsuya Ichieisai.
Imperial Regalia of Japan
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The Three Sacred Treasures are the imperial regalia of Japan and consist of the sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi, the mirror Yata no Kagami, and the jewel Yasakani no Magatama. They represent the three prima
Yamata no Orochi
…Nihon Shoki record that the kami Susanoo no Mikoto, in order to rescue Kushinadahime, defeated the serpent and that the Kusanagi no Tsurugi, part of the Imperial Regalia of Japan, was found within the serpent's tail. In local tradition, Yamata no Orochi was believed to have survived their encounter with Susanoo and fled to Mount…
Presentation of the sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi and the Yasakani no Magatama at the accession of Emperor Akihito, 7 January 1989
Amaterasu cave wide