Sessho-seki

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Sessho-seki, also known as the "Killing Stone," is a legendary rock located in the volcanic mountains of Nasu, Japan. According to Japanese mythology, the stone is said to kill anyone who comes into contact with it. The legend originates from the story of Tamamo-no-Mae, a beautiful woman who was revealed to be a nine-tailed fox spirit. She was transformed into the stone after her true identity was discovered and she was killed.

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