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by Yuka Morii
Clay sculpture
Princess of the Dragon Palace, remembered along inland waterways for granting sacred relics to worthy guests.
Legends of Otohime, the princess of the Dragon Palace (Ryūgū), are found throughout Japan, including Saitama Prefecture. In Yorii, one tale tells of a man who traveled by river to the Dragon Palace beneath the sea and received a sacred sword from Otohime. In Tokigawa, another legend tells of Otohime lending magical bowls to the villagers. These stories have been passed down for generations.
Legends of Otohime, the princess of the Dragon Palace (Ryūgū), are found throughout Japan, including Saitama Prefecture. In Yorii, one tale tells of a man who traveled by river to the Dragon Palace beneath the sea and received a sacred sword from Otohime. In Tokigawa, another legend tells of Otohime lending magical bowls to the villagers. These stories have been passed down for generations.