The Hotsuma Tsutae (also Hotuma Tsutaye, Japanese:秀真伝) is an elaborated epic of Japanese mythical history which description is substantially different from the mainstream version.

The Hotsuma Tsutae is known by its beautiful text and perfect rhythm.

Although many proponent allege that the origin of the Hotsuma precede the mainstream mythology, the book was first published (dedicated to a shrine) in 1779.

External link

• Modern English translations of the Hotsuma Tsutae http://www.hotsuma.gr.jp/index-e.html