Yamata no OrochiJapanese Dragon"Eight-Forked Serpent"

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Eight-Forked Serpent

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eight headseight tails

Description

Legendary eight-headed, eight-tailed serpent slain by Susanoo. Each year it demanded a maiden sacrifice until Susanoo got it drunk on sake and killed it. The Kusanagi sword was found in its tail.

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