Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Kiyomi Yokota Hyotokko Noh performances are very stylized

Noh performances are very stylized representations of traditional and well-known stories developed in Japan during the 14th century

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Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Kiyomi Yokota Hyotokko Noh performances are very stylizedTraditional Japanese Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask Description Sarudahiko no Mikoto () is featured in the Kagura dance Sarudahikonomikoto no mai () This dance is performed at the beginning of Kagura. This deiety (God) is named God of "Saki Barai" which means to remove dirt from the road path ahead. Sarudahiko no Mikoto uses a Japanese sword or a spear in every direction; cuts the air, and tears the air in the dance (Mai) The Mai is to remove misfortune