The Interesting History of the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi from Japanese Mythology

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What is the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi? Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi is a legendary sword that is one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan. Although the sword was initially named Ameno-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi (Heavenly Sword of Gathering Clouds), the name was later changed to Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi (Grass-Cutting Sword). This sword, along with the two sacred treasures, represents the three primary … Read more