cursing ritual at 2am; nail-doll curse
A historical Japanese cursing ritual where a person visits a shrine at the hour of the ox (around 2am), nails a straw doll to a sacred tree, and prays for the target's death. Often associated with the legend of the Hashihime. The term is primarily encountered in folklore, literature, and historical contexts.
See also: 丑の刻参り
Ushi no toki mairi is a cursing ritual that has been passed down since the Heian period.
She was seen performing the ushi no toki mairi ritual.