Yamata no Orochi

Summary

Yamata no Orochi is a mythological serpent^[1]. It passed away in Hii River^[2]. It has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[3]

Key Facts

• Yamata no Orochi died in Hii River^[2].
• A child of Yamata no Orochi was Shuten-dōji^[4].
• Yamata no Orochi is recorded as male^[5].
• Yamata no Orochi's instance of is recorded as mythological serpent^[6].
• Yamata no Orochi's instance of is recorded as water deity^[7].
• Yamata no Orochi's instance of is recorded as Japanese dragon^[8].
• Yamata no Orochi's killed by is recorded as Susanoo^[9].
• Yamata no Orochi's Commons category is recorded as Yamata no Orochi^[10].
• Yamata no Orochi comprises Kusanagi^[11].
• Yamata no Orochi's residence is recorded as Koshi Province^[12].
• Yamata no Orochi's manner of death is recorded as homicide^[13].
• Yamata no Orochi's enemy is recorded as Susanoo^[14].

Body

Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include mythological serpent^[6], water deity^[7], and Japanese dragon^[8].

Use and Application

Yamata no Orochi comprises Kusanagi^[11].

Influence

Things named for Yamata no Orochi include 10888 Yamatano-orochi^[15], an asteroid^[16].

Why It Matters

Yamata no Orochi has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[3] It is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[17]

Entities named for it include 10888 Yamatano-orochi^[15], an asteroid^[16].

FAQs

Where did Yamata no Orochi die?

Yamata no Orochi passed away in Hii River^[2].