One of the three Kumano Grand Shrines, which honors as a divine messenger the Yatagarasu that guided Emperor Jimmu to Yamato. The three-legged crow appears in its designs.
Legend Site
Kumano Hongu Taisha
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| Encyclopedia | Yatagarasu |
|---|---|
| Location | Wakayama Tanabe |
| Type of place | Shrine or temple |
| Map position | Approximately the actual place |
A great crow from Japanese mythology that guided Emperor Jimmu from Kumano to Yamato. Usually shown with three legs and revered as a messenger of the gods of Kumano, it is also famous as the symbol of the Japan Football Association.