he received it from them with both hands , raising it to the height of his forehead in token of high respect and pleasure , and then drank the water quickly , for his thirst was great . when he had finished his long draught he set the cup down on the edge of the well , and drawing his short sword he cut off one of the strange curved jewels ( magatama ) , a necklace of which hung round his neck and fell over his breast . he placed the jewel in the cup and returned it to them , and said , bowing deeply : " this is a token of my thanks ! "
how did mikoto receive the water ?
both hands , raising it to the height of his forehead .
with both hands , raising it to the height of his forehead in token of high respect and pleasure .