sentences:  Since the story concludes with the heroes abolishing the practice of offering maidens as human sacrifice, it draws a parallel to the legend of Saint George and the Dragon, and there are certain similarities also to the story of Susanoo saving Kushinadahime from the great serpent Yamata no Orochi.In the Aarne–Thompson classification, the tale is classed as "The Dragon Slayer" type, AT300.Waseda Univ.