Susanoo then started to cut the heads off with his Totsuka sword, causing the dragon to rage. Attracted, Orochi approached and made seven of his heads drink while the last remaining head watched. To do this, he erected a palisade around the village and left eight openings in front of which he put barrels of sake. Faced with this situation, Susanoo decided to defeat the beast in exchange for the king's last daughter's hand ( Kushinada). One day, they were visited by the god Susanoo, who had stopped off at their farm after being banished from Heaven. To appease the monster, the king of Izumo offered one of his daughters as a sacrifice every year. He was spreading terror in the region and many families lost loved ones to him.
Orochi originated from the Izumo province and lived near the Hi River. The legend of Susanoo: The fallen god who slew Orochi Rivers of blood flow around him and he carries a bell, which sinister sound is feared by the local population. His body, covered with moss and cedar, is constantly burning. His eyes are bloodshot and his size is beyond comprehension, as stories describe him as equal to eight mountains and eight valleys. This legendary creature has eight heads, each one representing an element: fire, water, earth, wind, poison, thunder, light and darkness. 1/ Orochi: The famous eight-headed dragonĪ fearsome dragon of the Japanese mythology. These powerful creatures are the subject of many tales and legends, some of which we will narrate below by having a look at 7 of the most famous Japanese dragons.
As is the case for most Asian dragons, they are often associated with water. Many temples and shrines ⛩️ have been built to honor them throughout Japan. Dragons have an important role in the Japanese mythology and folklore.
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