Sacred object
Yasakani no Magatama
The Yasakani no Magatama (八尺瓊勾玉) is a Japanese sacred object, classified as imperial regalia (shinki), recorded in classical sources and ritual tradition.
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Yasakani no Magatama (八尺瓊勾玉) is a Japanese sacred object (imperial regalia (shinki)) recorded in classical chronicles. See the Japanese page for the full description.
Description
The Yasakani no Magatama (八尺瓊勾玉) 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.
Related deities
Appears in legends
Sources
日本書紀 神代下 天孫降臨段
Primary source舎人親王 他（養老4年）
日本書紀 神代下 天孫降臨段に基づく八尺瓊勾玉の主要典拠。
https://dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/2540738宮内庁 三種の神器解説
Secondary source宮内庁 三種の神器解説を参照した八尺瓊勾玉の補助確認。
https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/
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