Orochi

serpent · Japan · Asia

Orochi (Unknown). is a serpent. Yamata no Orochi is an eight-headed, eight-tailed serpent from Japanese mythology. The storm god Susanoo slays the creature after discovering it has been devouring the daughters of an earthly couple.. Source: Kojiki (712 CE); Nihon Shoki (720 CE)

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