Yatagarasu; mythical raven who guided Emperor Jimmu
In Japanese mythology, a divine three-legged crow sent to guide Emperor Jimmu on his eastern expedition. The term is rare and primarily encountered in mythological contexts.
See also: 八咫烏
Yatagarasu is said to have guided Emperor Jimmu.
three-legged crow of the sun; solar crow
In Chinese mythology, a three-legged crow that lives in the sun. This sense is less common in Japanese usage and mainly appears in discussions of Chinese myth.
See also: 八咫烏
In Chinese mythology, the three-legged crow is said to inhabit the sun.