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The Aged Susanoo-no-MikotoAuthor: Akutagawa Ryūnosuke
| Original Title | 老いたる素戔嗚尊 |
|---|---|
| Author | 芥川 竜之介 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a realm where myth and mortal struggles intertwine, a once-ferocious deity finds fleeting peace after vanquishing a monstrous serpent and winning a devoted bride. Nestled in a cloud-piercing palace, he embraces domestic tranquility, raising children and expanding his legacy across lands. Yet time erodes even divine vigor. When his beloved wife perishes, grief drives him to a remote island with his bold, fiercely loyal daughter. There, he nurtures serpents and bees, clinging to remnants of power—until a mysterious stranger arrives, igniting his daughter’s heart and awakening long-dormant wrath. \nThe aging god devises lethal trials: swarms of venomous bees, serpents, raging fires. But the youth survives each ordeal, shielded by secret charms and cunning. Pride clashes with creeping doubt as the deity confronts echoes of his own restless youth. Beneath storms of vengeance simmers an unexpected reckoning—a choice between destruction and grace. \nThis tale weaves primal forces with intimate yearnings, where love and legacy collide under skies heavy with divine fury. Will wrath consume all, or can a fallen god find redemption in letting go? |
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