#yokai — Public Fediverse posts
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Gather round kids and hear the tale of #Shinnō vanquishing the #yokai on the island of demons
Shinnō is based on #Shennong, the Chinese agriculture and herbal medicine deity
Shinnō arrives on the island without sword or armor. Instead gorging on potatoes, chestnuts, and persimmons
A mistake?
No!
At the climactic battle Shinnō unleashes massive poison farts that overwhelm the demon yokai and drive them off the island
The entire scroll:
https://www.hyogo-c.ed.jp/~rekihaku-bo/historystation/digital-exhibitions/ebanashi/ka0008_en.html
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The Itsumade isn’t actually a dragon but I thought I would share my #linocut while we share dragon art for #Smaugust. A supernatural creature from Japanese folklore called a kaichō, or strange or eerie bird, the Itsumade has a human face with sharp beak-like mouth, fearsome claws with talons as sharp as swords, wings and the body of a snake. This terrifying yōkai or spirit appears in the night sky in when there has been too little done to 🧵
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Although Tatarimokke are generally harmless, and more often than not treated with respect, depending on how the child died, the yōkai might well seek revenge or retribution🦉😨😱
I'll let the wonderful @matthewmeyerart tell you more⬇️
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Not all owls are what they seem.
There is a yōkai (妖怪) in Japan known as a 'Tatarimokke' (祟り蛙 lit. 'cursed infant'). These 'owls' have been possessed by the spirit of a dead baby or young child, and will stay close to the family home.
#祟り蛙 #妖怪 #tatarimokke #owl #yokai -
It's Caturday!
When cats live too long, they gain magical powers and transform. But what they become depends on personality. Monster? Trickster? Pillow sitter?
What will YOUR cat become? Find out in KAIBYO: THE SUPERNATURAL CATS OF JAPAN
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#Catsky #yokai #caturday #cats -
Do you have someone in your life who loves cats? Who loves Japan?
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Out Nov. 10!!!
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#Cats #Catsky #Japan #CatsofBluesky #manga #yokai #awesome -
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#Cats #CatsofBlueSky #CatSky #Yokai #Japan #Japanese #JapanSky #BuyMyBook #BookSky
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#Airisu: The Crow and the Witch
Okiku Part II (Airisu POV): Post 50
#Wss366 Warp #TimeTravelAuthors Whatever“Hurry,” Sumika said, holding out the basket. “Lady Osakabe’s crows are coming.”
I looked towards the castle and saw black dots growing larger by the second. It was too late to escape, so I did the only thing possible: I hopped into the basket.
“Clicky, clack, crolark.” It was cramped and smelled nasty in there. The only saving grace was that I could peer through the #warped weave.
Mistress draped a kimono sleeve over the basket, and my panic swelled. I had to use the human portion of my brain to force it down, reminding myself that if I struggled, I would damage my wings and feathers.
“Ack!!!” I cawed.
“Quiet! They’ll hear you!”
This was hard. I considered sticking my head out. That would make things much better. Then I heard a jumble of large-bills cawing.
“I don’t recognise her,” cawed the first voice.
“She's an outsider,” responded a second voice.
“I sense magic. Has a kitsune possessed her?” asked a third jungle crow.
“We must tell the Lady,” the second large-billed cawed.
“Clicktoo, look for a kitsune,” a commanding voice said. “The rest of you fly to the Lady and inform her a spirit summoner lurks in the town. I’ll watch her and come later.”
There was the sound of wings and then silence.
“Ha ha,” I thought. “My mistress is so smart! We showed those stupid spawn of a cowbird.”
I peeked out between the willow lathes and saw we were moving down the road. That explained the basket’s rocking. Up and down, I bounced, knocking against the sides. It was all I could do not to swear or say, “Stop that, you lumbering ox!”
#TootFic #NMFic #Crows #Otherkin #Fantasy #UrbanFantasy #TimeTravel #Serial #SlowBurn #Sapphic #Folklore #Yokai
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I've written more about tanuki here:
open.substack.com/pub/curiouso...
#JapaneseFolklore #yokai
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'Tanuki Moving House' from the album 'Playful Pictures' - Adachi Ginko, 1885.
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I've just published an article about some #yokai that visit us while we're sleeping. I'd love to know which one you find the scariest. It's not all bad though, there is also a yokai that can help protect us, and plenty of #JapaneseArt to enjoy.
open.substack.com/pub/curiouso...
#JapaneseFolklore
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One of my favourite #yokai.
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:q366zvuoxcqdhfmfxyakosak/post/3mohupip6ds2w -
The waning moon Traversing the hot water tap The sound of a key Wait, is that a frog in a bath? 🌖 🐸♨️ Check out today's #yokai from Chikuzen bakemono emaki on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/theyokaiguy/...
Gensui | Matthew Meyer (The Yo... -
34) YOGEN-NO-TORI🪶
Similar to Amabie, Yogen-no-tori (ヨゲンノトリ) appeared prior to the outbreak of disease, promising protection if its image was displayed.
The prophetic creature, which appeared near Ishikawa Prefecture, looked like a 2-headed crow (1 of them white).
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Alright, I'm trying to start drawing regularly again. I may have found a theme. It's not good art, but I like doing it, which is the point. glitched.earth/kitsune/ #drawing #yokai #kitsune
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Alright, I'm trying to start drawing regularly again. I may have found a theme. It's not good art, but I like doing it, which is the point.
