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This paper is part of a study on the changing aspects of Izumo faith in ancient and medieval literature. It aims to explore various elements of Izumo faith as depicted in Noh plays related to Izumo, with a specific focus on the portrayal of Susanowo in each text. In Kusanagi, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto is regarded as a reincarnation of Susanowo, who embodies the divine authority of protecting life and health, ensuring a safe and long life. Additionally, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto’s identity as the divine spirit of Susanowo is emphasized by his divine authority as the god who protects the sacred sword. In Gendayu, it is believed that Izumo-taisha is the same deity. This belief is supported by the fact that the song of Susanowo is also surrounded by a sacred fence at Atsuta Shrine. Additionally, the deity of Izumo-taisha is identified as Susanowo, and it is further posited that the reincarnation of Susanowo is Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, who is seen as a means to save all sentient beings. The connection between these two deities suggests the development of a belief system that links the East and the West, uniting Atsuta and Izumo as one. In Huru, Susanowo manifested his identity as Amaterasu’s elder brother. However, it is important to note that while Amaterasu is recognized as the first earthly deity, Susanowo is traditionally depicted as her younger brother in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki, became Amaterasu’s elder brother in Huru were important. This distinction is significant due to the prominence of a religious community centered around Izumo at that time, which elevated Susanowo as the possessor of a sacred sword. Furthermore, this sacred sword underwent a divine transformation and was revered as a protector of the nation. As a result, Susanowo became the guardian of this sacred sword, which was enshrined on a stone in the Land of Yamato, ultimately establishing him as the god of national protection. In Totsuka no Tsurugi, it is noted that the sacred sword was the one with which Susanowo sliced open the eight-forked serpent. The sword emerged from the river, wrapped in a woman’s washing cloth, and was enshrined on a stone. Additionally, Susanowo is recognized as the owner of a sacred sword that protects the nation and dispels vengeful enemies. This is why Ishigami Jingu Shrine, which enshrines the sword as its sacred object, is believed to be a source of national protection. In Kusanagi and Gendayu, a common theme emerges: the reincarnation of Susanowo is identified as Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, and in Huru and Totsuka no Tsurugi, the sword enshrined at the Ishigami Shrine and the sword that cut through Susanowo’s giant snake can be regarded as one and the same. Both Susanowo and Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, revered as heroic deities, had a profound connection, particularly concerning the treasured sword of Kusanagi. This relationship reflects the contemporary belief that Yamato Takeru no Mikoto represented the second coming of Susanowo. Furthermore, the sacred sword of Susanowo served dual purposes: it was not only a protective emblem for the nation but also a talisman for national continuity and the expulsion of malevolent adversaries.

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1. はじめに
2. 『草薙』に現れた｢スナノヲ｣
2.1 スサノヲの再来—日本武尊
2.2 神剣を守る神
3. 『源太夫』に現れた｢スサノヲ｣
3.1 熱田明神と一体の神
3.2 出雲大社の祭神
4. 『布留』に現れた｢スナノヲ｣
4.1 天照大神の兄
4.2 国家を護る神剣の持ち主
5. 『十握剣』に現れた｢スナノヲ｣
5.1 国家長久怨敵退散を守る神剣の持ち主
6. おわりに
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• 韓正美 [ 한정미 | 東京大学大学院 人文社会系研究科 研究員 ]

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• 간행물명

  일본언어문화 [Journal of japanese Language and Culture]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  1598-9585

• 수록기간

  2002~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 730 DDC 495