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Yamawarawa, usually called yamawaro, is a mountain-dwelling creature from
Yamawarawa, usually called yamawaro, is a mountain-dwelling creature from
Kyūshū, sometimes considered to be the form taken on by the “Kappa” in winter.
Kyūshū, sometimes considered to be the form taken on by the “Kappa” in winter.
2. Inugami ((犬神 ?) is a dog-spirit said to do the bidding of certain families on Shikoku.
Inugami 犬神 ?) is a dog-spirit said to do the bidding of certain families on Shikoku.
Sekien depicted it in anthropomorphic form, wearing an eboshi hat. It is accompanied
Sekien depicted it in anthropomorphic form, wearing an eboshi hat. It is accompanied
by a smaller creature called Shirachigo ((白児 ?) which may be an invention of Sekien's.
by a smaller creature called Shirachigo 白児 ?) which may be an invention ofSekien's
Sekien's.
Sekien's
3. Kitsune (Fox in English)-19th century-Japanese:
Kitsune (Fox in English)-19th century-Japanese:
Prince Hanzoku terrorized by a nine-tailed fox. Print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Prince Hanzoku terrorized by a nine-tailed fox. Print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
4. Hong Jean- The Rooster/Peacock hybrid creature is a luck bringer
Hong Jean- The Rooster/Peacock hybrid creature is a luck bringer
In some texts, the "Ho" bird is also known by another name, "Feng" and
In some texts, the "Ho" bird is also known by another name, "Feng" and
is a dweller of heaven. This bird would come to Earth every 1,000 years.
is a dweller of heaven. This bird would come to Earth every 1,000 years.
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JAPANESE-Kirin
JAPANESE-Kirin
Kirin and/or Qilin is a Dragon/unicorn/Deer. The Kirin was a dragon-like
Kirin and/or Qilin is a Dragon/unicorn/Deer. The Kirin was a dragon-like
creature that appeared to be covered in fire. It was a bringer of Peace,
creature that appeared to be covered in fire. It was a bringer of Peace,
and often was a good omen.(accompanying the arrival of a sage). The
and often was a good omen.(accompanying the arrival of a sage). The
Kirin was known to walk hidden alongside a sage, it loved all living
Kirin was known to walk hidden alongside a sage, it loved all living
righteous things and did not trample the plants it walked on.
righteous things and did not trample the plants it walkedon
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JAPANESE-Kirin
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Kirin and/or Qilin is a Dragon/unicorn/Deer. The Kirin was a dragon-like
Kirin and/or Qilin is a Dragon/unicorn/Deer. The Kirin was a dragon-like
creature that appeared to be covered in fire. It was a bringer of Peace,
creature that appeared to be covered in fire. It was a bringer of Peace,
and often was a good omen.(accompanying the arrival of a sage). The
and often was a good omen.(accompanying the arrival of a sage). The
Kirin was known to walk hidden alongside a sage, it loved all living
Kirin was known to walk hidden alongside a sage, it loved all living
righteous things and did not trample the plants it walked on.
righteous things and did not trample the plants it walkedon
on.
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