The mountain around which the giant centipede slain by Fujiwara no Hidesato (Tawara Toda) is said to have coiled seven and a half times.
Legend Site
Mount Mikami (Omi Fuji)
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| Encyclopedia | Omukade (Giant Centipede) |
|---|---|
| Location | Shiga Yasu |
| Type of place | Mountain |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
A centipede yokai so huge it could coil seven and a half times around Mount Mikami in Omi Province. It is known for the legend in which Fujiwara no Hidesato (Tawara Toda), at the request of the dragon god of Lake Biwa, shot it down with an arrow wet with his saliva.