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Evil-Slaying Bows
These carefully crafted and decorated ceremonial arrows and small wooden bows enclosed in Maple Wood boxes can be bought at festival booths. They are often used as tabletop decorations. \nIt is said that these kinds of artifacts can get rid of evil spirits, albeit that the related rumors are no longer testable. Most people are pious in their belief in Her Excellency and do not need the psychological comfort of other myths and legends. They only regard this kind of artifact as beautiful decorations and ceremonial souvenirs. But the truth is, the legend behind this kind of artifact may be related to the tale of the Raiden Shogun...