Yokai monsters

Aobozu- Japanese folklore: a one eyed priest that has not studied enough.

Japanese Mythology / Pathfinders

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牛鬼 うしおに Translation: ox demon Alternate names: gyūki Habitat: usually along the coast or near bodies of water; found in West Japan Diet: varies from type to type, but always carnivorous Appearance: A terror from Western Japan, ushi oni is a class of monster that lives near water. The name literally means "ox demon," and it refers to a number

Yōkai are a class of supernatural monsters, spirits and demons in Japanese folklore. The word yōkai is made up of the kanji for "bewitching; attractive; calamity;" and "spectre; apparition; mystery; suspicious". Yōkai range diversely from the malevolent to the mischievous, or occasionally bring good fortune to those who encounter them. Often they possess animal features (such as the Kappa, which is similar to a turtle, or the Tengu which has wings), other times they can appear mostly human…

Halloween is coming up, and with the Frankenstorm on it's way, it's the perfect time to hunker down with some candles and blankets and a good ghost story. Maybe even get your friends together for a hyakumonogatari kaidankai ghost story telling party? If you're planning on telling any ghost stories this year, today's entry should

A digital art inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore, Futa-kuchi-onna is a type of yokai, characterized by having two mouths, one normal and another on the nape of the neck, underneath the hair, where the woman's skull divides, forming lips, teeth and tongue, creating a second mouth.