Retrieving "Susanoo No Mikoto" from the archives

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1. Imperial Regalia Of Japan

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   The Sacred Sword (Kusanagi no Tsurugi)
   The sword, originally named Murasakino Tsurugi (Grass-Cutting Sword), was renamed Kusanagi no Tsurugi (Grass-Cutting Sword) when Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu's brother, used it to slay the eight-headed serpent, Yamata no Orochi. It represents martial valor and the Emperor's role as protector.
   The sword is officially enshrined at the Atsuta Grand Shrine in Nagoya. However, its physical presence has not been confirmed by non-imperial officials since the 10th century.

2. Kojiki

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   Volume One: Kamitsumaki (The Upper Scroll)
   The first volume details the primordial age, beginning with the formation of heaven and earth (Tenson kōrin). It describes the creation myths, the births and deeds of the primordial creator deities, Izanagi and Izanami, and the establishment of the major kami pantheon. This section is heavily mythical, including narratives such as the blinding of Susanoo by his sister Amaterasu, leading to her famous retreat into the Ama no Iwato cave, an event w…