Random curiosity: Yatagarasu!

[hyo]

Hi hi Hyuna imnida!

Hm I know this is really random, but I finally got what Yatagarasu means! And I thought it'd be nice to share with you all, cause I think it's an interesting curiosity and a Japanese lesson at the same time! (you know I couldn't wait to find what my title means xD) ^^

Anyway, I asked my Japanese friend about it, and she said Yatagarasu is a Raven that has 3 legs! And it is considered as a sacred symbol/bird in the Japanese mythology. Some people say Yatagarasu is a sun in a raven shape/body. (O.O)

"Garasu" or "karasu" means raven, at least, in my Brazilian-Japanese dictionary.

So, that's it! Hope you don't get mad at me for taking your time xD hahaha

Ppyong!

[keoul]

Cool info!
The only other time I've ever heard Yatagarasu was from the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series!
The meaning is pretty much the same but it is mentioned that "The Yatagarasu , in Japanese mythology, is a three-legged raven or jungle crow that is a messenger or symbol of divine intervention in human affairs."

[hyo]

Oh nice, keoul! Thanks!!!