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The following is a list of Akuma , Yūrei , Yōkai (spirits), Kami and other legendary creatures that are notable in Japanese folklore and mythology
- Shikigami. The term shikigami is prominent in many manga and anime. A shikigami (or shiki-no-kami) is a fantastical creature who's magically summoned or conjured to serve a master.
- Kitsune. The kitsune (or fox spirit) is the most common Japanese mythological creature. Like the aforementioned bake-danuki, it's also a shapeshifter.
- Seiryu. The seiryu is the Japanese version of China's Azure Dragon. Seiryu is easily distinguished from other classic dragons from other (Western) cultures with its long, serpentine, wingless body.
- Tengu. The tengu is a supernatural being, initially described as a bird-man—the body of a human with the beaks and wings of a bird. It's also been described as a winged man with a red face and long nose.
Japanese mythology is a collection of traditional stories, folktales, and beliefs that emerged in the islands of the Japanese archipelago. Shinto traditions are the cornerstones of Japanese mythology. [1]
Oct 8, 2024 · Dragons hold a significant place in Japanese mythology, symbolizing a complex array of powers and cultural values. Unlike the fire-breathing dragons commonly depicted in Western folklore, Japanese dragons are often associated with water, agriculture, and fertility.
Nov 29, 2022 · Japanese gods and goddesses include everyone from powerful creator gods to minor, localized kami. Particularly notable is the sun goddess Amaterasu, held to be the divine ancestor of the first emperor of Japan, a lineage that remains unbroken into the current day.
Jan 3, 2024 · These are some of the creatures that inhabit the folktales of Tohoku, the northernmost region on the main island of Japan, where an isolated geography, harsh climate, and disasters provided...
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Ara Keshishian is known for Replicas (2018), Z for Zachariah (2015) and Maggie (2015).
