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At Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha, which Shinto kami is worshipped as the principal deity?

Answer

Inari Ōkami

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In Japanese mythology, what sacred mirror is one of Japan’s Three Sacred Treasures?

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Yata no Kagami

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In Shinto, which deity is traditionally regarded as a protector of warriors and Japan?

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Hachiman

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In Japanese folklore, what yōkai is an old household object believed to become animate?

Answer

Tsukumogami

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In Japanese folklore, what yōkai is known for stretching its neck to extraordinary lengths at night?

Answer

Rokurokubi

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In Japanese folklore, what spirit is represented by a floating ball of fire from a human soul?

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Hitodama

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In Japanese mythology, which deity is linked to the land of Izumo and the building of the Great Shrine?

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Ōkuninushi

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In Japanese folklore, what name is given to a severed head that flies through the night?

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Nukekubi

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In Japanese folklore, what yōkai is a giant skeleton called?

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Gashadokuro

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In Japanese mythology, what sacred sword is discovered inside Yamata no Orochi’s tail?

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Kusanagi

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In Japanese religion, which deity is traditionally associated with scholarship and formed from Sugawara no Michizane?

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Tenjin

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In Japanese mythology, which goddess persuaded Amaterasu to leave the Rock-Cave hiding place?

Answer

Ame-no-Uzume

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