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日本語 · N3

八岐大蛇と須佐之男命

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Banished from Takamagahara, Susanoo descended to the riverbanks of Izumo Province, where he met an elderly couple and their beautiful daughter weeping.
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When he asked the reason, they replied that every year they were forced to sacrifice a daughter, one by one, to a monster with eight heads and tails called "Yamata no Orochi".
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To save Kushinadahime, the last remaining maiden, Susanoo promised to vanquish the giant serpent and had strong sake prepared.
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He built eight gates, placed a large vat filled with potent sake inside each, and waited for the monster to appear.
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Before long, accompanied by ground-shaking tremors, the mountain-sized Yamata no Orochi appeared with eyes glowing blood-red.
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Lured by the fragrant aroma of the sake, the giant serpent plunged its eight heads into the respective vats and drank the brew dry.
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Seizing the moment when the beast, intoxicated by the potent brew, fell into a deep slumber, Susanoo drew his Totsuka sword and attacked.
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Severing the monster's eight heads one after another without giving it room to thrash, a battle so fierce unfolded that the river water turned bright red.
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When he cleaved open the serpent's tail, a radiant, sacred master-blade known as "Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi" appeared from within.
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Having slain the serpent, Susanoo took the maiden as his bride, built a palace in the land of Izumo, and restored peace.

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