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八岐大蛇
A legendary eight-headed and eight-tailed Japanese dragon/serpent. It was famously slain by the storm god Susanoo using sake and a sword.
Examples in context
スサノオは八岐大蛇を退治した
Susanoo exterminated the Yamata no Orochi.
八岐大蛇の尾から宝剣が見つかった
A sacred sword was found in the tail of Yamata no Orochi.
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