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Ame no Habakiri

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The Ame no Habakiri (天羽々斬) is a Japanese sacred object, classified as imperial regalia (shinki), recorded in classical sources and ritual tradition.

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Ame no Habakiri (天羽々斬) is a Japanese sacred object (imperial regalia (shinki)) recorded in classical chronicles. See the Japanese page for the full description.

Description

The Ame no Habakiri (天羽々斬) is a Japanese sacred object recorded in classical sources and ritual tradition. It is classified as imperial regalia (shinki). The artefact is held in continuity with imperial and shrine custom and is referenced in classical chronicles or temple records. See the Japanese-language page for the full description, provenance, and citation list.

Sources

  • 古事記 上巻 須佐之男命の八岐大蛇段

    Primary source

    太安万侶(和銅5年)

    古事記 上巻 須佐之男命の八岐大蛇段に基づく天羽々斬の主要典拠。

    https://dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/1920952
  • 石上神宮 公式由緒

    Secondary source

    石上神宮 公式由緒を参照した天羽々斬の補助確認。

    https://www.isonokami.jp/

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