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1. Susanoo

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   Following his exile from Takamagahara as punishment for the cave incident, Susanoo descended to the earthly realm of Izumo province. There, he encountered the eight-headed dragon Yamata no Orochi (八岐大蛇), which had been demanding annual human sacrifices.
   Susanoo defeated the serpent through a stratagem involving sacred alcohol fermentation—specifically, an early form of sake with an estimated alcohol content of 47%, significantly higher than modern standards.[^6] The creature became intoxicated and immobilized, allowing Susanoo to slay it. Within the dr…