Three legendary swords 'both strange and familiar' in Japanese history

In Japanese history, there are many swords that are associated with two "myths". You will find them extremely familiar because they have appeared in many of the country's artwork.

If you are a "believer" of swords - a disembodied weapon, have come together to make a battle, do the merits of the warriors? So perhaps you also know that Japan is one of the countries that possess the most legendary swords.

Throughout history, famous heroes or epic heroes often associate themselves with a very specific sword. These legendary names are also constantly appearing in comic strips, novels, and even video games.

Top 3 legendary, mysterious swords in Japanese history will be "revealed" below.

1. Bao Kusanagi

Those who have the opportunity to travel in Nagoya city in Japan will definitely visit the famous Atsuta Shrine. Is there anything special in this God? You know, this is the place that is said to be storing the Kusanagi sword (also known as Thien Tung Van Kiem).

Kusanagi sword.(Thien Tung Van Kiem).

According to Japanese mythology, a long time ago, an eight-headed snake always tried to harass people.

Seeing the grievance, the god Susanoo-no-Mikoto decided to destroy this serpent. The god used three barrels of wine to seduce the evil spirits, and when he was drunk, he took his life by cutting his tail.

However, there was a tail that could not be cut, the god used a sword to cut a small hole before discovering that there was a sword in the tail.

Susanoo named the sword sword Kusanagi.

2. The "evil sword" Muramasa

Another legendary Japanese sword is Muramasa. This sword is currently stored at the National Museum in Tokyo.

Muramasa demon sword appeared in many Japanese art works.

This is a weapon crafted by Muramasa Sengo, a famous swordsman and blacksmith who lived in the Muromachi period (around the 14th to 16th centuries).

Legend has it that Muramasa was originally deviant, so he was not able to impart his secret forging to the highest peak. Silently hugging in his heart.

One day, Muramasa stealthily stole his secret "sword god" practice to forge a "treasure" for himself.

However, Muramasa's cruel mind has entered the sword to make it impossible to become a "sword god" but a "evil sword" , with tremendous destructive power.

Those who use this sword must let it permeate human blood. If the Muramasas sword is not satisfied with the blood thirst, that person will be killed or committed suicide.

3. The sword has seven branches

This sword is considered as an artifact symbolizing the good relationship between the two dynasties.

If you visit Isonokami temple in Nara city, Japan, you will see a special, very beautiful sword with 7 branches emanating from the sword body.

It is believed that this 7-branch sword was given to the king of the Baekje dynasty by the king of the Eastern Jin Dynasty in China.

What is remarkable is that this sword is cast not for combat use, but as an artifact for the good relationship between the two dynasties.

Interestingly, right? Sword is not only a symbol for the fierce, majestic fighting spirit but sometimes they are also considered a symbol of . peace!