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title: Susanoo & the Koshi Dragon
author: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5147/susanoo--the-koshi-dragon/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Susanoo & the Koshi Dragon

_Authored by Utagawa Kuniyoshi_

## Image File

[![Susanoo & the Koshi Dragon](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5147.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5147.jpg)

## Image Caption

The [Shinto](https://www.worldhistory.org/Shinto/) [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) [Susanoo](https://www.worldhistory.org/Susanoo/) searching the waters for the eight-headed dragon known as Yamato-no-Orochi or the Koshi. (19th century CE print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Kuniyoshi, U. (2016, May 20). Susanoo & the Koshi Dragon. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5147/susanoo--the-koshi-dragon/>
### Chicago
Kuniyoshi, Utagawa. "Susanoo & the Koshi Dragon." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 20, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5147/susanoo--the-koshi-dragon/>.
### MLA
Kuniyoshi, Utagawa. "Susanoo & the Koshi Dragon." *World History Encyclopedia*, 20 May 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5147/susanoo--the-koshi-dragon/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dragon_Susanoo_no_mikoto_and_the_water_dragon.jpg) by [**Utagawa Kuniyoshi**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dragon_Susanoo_no_mikoto_and_the_water_dragon.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 20 May 2016. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.