Japanese mythology Japanese mythology Abe no Seimei (安倍 晴明 921?- 1005?) was a leading specialist of onmyodo during the middle of the Heian Period in Japan. His legend has been portrayed in a number of stories and films. ...more on Wikipedia about "Abe no Seimei"
Baku (" dream eaters") are spirits found in Chinese and Japanese mythology. They are generally pictured as chimeras, either with the head of an elephant and the body of a lion or with the head of a lion, the body of a horse, the tail of a cow, and the legs and feet of a tiger. Alternatively, they may be more pig- or tapir-like creatures that range in color from black to pink. ...more on Wikipedia about "Baku (spirit)"
Burikutonu is a demon in Japanese mythology. He is the kitsune(fox-like) son of Byakko the Tiger, who is in control of the element Earth. He is also brother to Jin. There are more demons and humans/summoners who are friends with him. ...more on Wikipedia about "Burikutonu"
Chochinobake ( Jp:提灯お化け, paper lantern ghost) are a type of Tsukumogami, a form of Japanese Spirit that originate from objects reaching their 100th year of existence, thus becoming animate. Chochinobake in particular are lantern spirits that reach the century milestone. They are typically portrayed with one eye, and a long tongue protruding from an open mouth. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chochinobake"
Hidatori family ruled most of Shikoku during ...more on Wikipedia about "Hidatori"
Hitodama (人魂) is the term for a ghost-like creature in Japanese mythology. It is normally depicted as a floating blue or green fireball, and it is said that it likes to play tricks. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hitodama"
Hitotsume-kozou (一つ目小僧, "one-eyed boys") are goblins found in Japanese folklore. They are roughly the size of ten-year-old children, but otherwise resemble bald Buddhist priests. Their most distinctive feature, however, is a single, giant eye peering from the center of the face. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hitotsume-kozou"
Hoderi, in Japanese mythology, was the son of the god Ninigi-no-Mikoto and the blossom princess Ko-no-Hana. His name means 'fire shine'. He was a fisherman, and the brother of Hoori. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hoderi"
Hoori was, in Japanese mythology, the third and youngest son of the kami Ninigi-no-Mikoto and the blossom princess Konohanasakuya-hime. He is one of legendary ancestors of the Emperors of Japan. He is also called Hohodemi and Yamasachihiko (lit. the prince of the mountain of fortune). ...more on Wikipedia about "Hoori"
The Hotsuma Tsutae (also Hotuma Tsutaye or Hotuma Tsutahe, Japanese:秀真伝) is an elaborate epic of Japanese mythical history whose description is substantially different from the mainstream version as recorded in the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki or Nihongi. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hotsuma Tsutae"
Inari ( Japanese: 稲荷) is the Shinto god of fertility, rice, and foxes. Inari's foxes, or kitsune, are pure white and act as his messengers. Inari is often identified with the Buddhist deity Dakiniten. ...more on Wikipedia about "Inari (god)"
A Japanese dragon (竜 ryū/日本竜 nihonryū) is a legendary creature with physical attributes and disposition similar to the Chinese and Korean dragons. There are a few major differences between the Japanese Dragons and those that are said to live in other parts of the world. One major difference is that, unlike Korean and Chinese Dragons, Japanese Dragons have three claws instead of four. Japanese Dragons are said to fly less than European Dragons, but unlike European Dragons, Japanese Dragons are more or less benevolent, though there are a number of exceptions, and sometimes said to grant wishes. Japanese Dragons do not always have wings, similar to Korean and Chinese Dragons. ...more on Wikipedia about "Japanese dragon"
Japanese mythology is an extremely complex system of beliefs. The Shinto pantheon alone boasts a collection of more than 8000 kami ( Japanese for " gods" or " spirits"). Despite the influence of the ancient Chinese civilization, much of Japanese mythology and religion is uniquely their own. It embraces Shinto and Buddhist traditions as well as agricultural-based folk beliefs. Moreover, unlike Greek, Nordic and Egyptian mythology, it is relatively difficult to distinguish what is truly "myth" to the Japanese. This article will discuss only the typical elements present in Occidental mythology such as cosmogony, important deities and the most well-known Japanese stories. ...more on Wikipedia about "Japanese mythology"
In Japanese Buddhism, Jikininki ( Japanese:食尸鬼, "man-eating ghosts") are the spirits of greedy, selfish or impious individuals who are cursed after death to seek out and eat human corpses. They do this at night, scavenging for newly dead bodies and food offerings left for the dead. They sometimes also loot the corpses they eat for valuables, which they use to bribe local officials to leave them in peace. Nevertheless, jikininki lament their condition and hate their repugnant cravings for dead human flesh. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jikininki"
Kami (神) is the Japanese word for " deity". The word is used to indicate any sort of god, beings of a higher place or belonging to a different sphere of existence. This includes spirits and the God of the Abrahamic religions. The word connotates charisma, wisdom, miracle — any kind of thing resembling divinity. See, for example, kamikaze. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kami"
Kangsi, are traditional Japanese spirits (called yokai) that appear in ghost stories, specifically those geared toward children. They are most often portrayed as a pale-skinned humanoid figure (often an old man) dressed in a dull or shabby hooded robe. They are usually carrying with them a walking cane or staff, or more commonly, a lantern alight with supernatural fire which is part of the kangsi's spirit. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kangsi"
Karakasa (or Kasa Obake) are a type of Tsukumogami, a form of Japanese Spirit that originate from objects reaching their 100th year of existence, thus becoming animate. Karakasa in particular are Spirits of Parasol that reach the century milestone. They are typically portrayed with one eye, a long tongue protruding from an open mouth, and a single foot, generally wearing a geta. ...more on Wikipedia about "Karakasa"
The Karura (迦楼羅) is an enormous, fire-breathing creature from Japansese Hindu-Buddhist myth. It has the body of a human and the face or beak of an eagle. It is similar to the Hinduistic Garuda. ...more on Wikipedia about "Karura"
Kitsune (Kanji:狐) is the Japanese word for fox. Japan has two kinds of fox: the Japanese Red Fox (Hondo kitsune living in Honshu; Vulpes vulpes japonica) and Hokkaido Fox (Kita kitsune living in Hokkaido; Vulpes vulpes schrencki). They are also associated with mythical beliefs in Japanese folklore. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kitsune"
Kojiki or Furukotofumi (古事記) is the oldest known historical book dealing with the ancient history of Japan. Literally, it means "record of ancient things". ...more on Wikipedia about "Kojiki"
Kojin is an ancient, good-natured Japanese tree- deity, the goddess of the kitchen. She lives in an enoki or nettle tree. It is custom that old dolls may not be thrown away but should instead be dedicated to Kojin by placing it at the roots of an enoki tree. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kojin"
Kokutai ( Japanese kanji: 国体, lit. national essence) is a framework for Japanese understanding of what is Japanese. It served in different interpretations as a unifying idea from the Meiji restoration until the end of World War II. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kokutai"
In Japanese Shintoism, Kotoamatsukami (別天神, literally means "distinguishing heavenly kami") is the collective name for the first powers which came into existence at the time of the creation of the universe. They were born in Takamagahara, the world of Heaven at the time of the creation, as Amenominakanushi 天御中主 (Sky), Takamimusubi (High Producer), Kamimusubi (Divine Producer), and a bit later Umashiashikabihikoji (Reed) and Amenotokotachi (Heaven). ...more on Wikipedia about "Kotoamatsukami"
(Kyuuketsuki) Kyūketsuki (吸血鬼) is a Japanese vampire. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kyuuketsuki"
In Japanese mythology, Namazu (鯰) is a giant catfish that causes earthquakes. Namazu lives in the mud beneath the earth, and is guarded by the god Kashima who restrains the fish with a stone. When Kashima lets his guard fall, Namazu thrashes about, causing violent earthquakes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Namazu"
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