Category:Shikigami
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Yoki:These spirits or supernatural creatures that can be benevolent or malevolent.Famous examples include the Kappa (water-dwelling creatures) and the Tengu (bird-like beings often associated with mountains). Yurei:These are restless spirits of the dead,similar to Western ghosts. They are typically depicted as having long hair and white funeral garments. Onryo: Onryo are vengefully spirits in Japanese folklore,typically female spirits who seek retribution for past in justices.
Yurei: Yurei are restless spirits in Japanese folklore, often depicted as the souls of the deceased who have not found peace due to unresolved issues or trumatice deaths. Jorogumo: Jorogumo is a mythical creature in Japanese folklore that can transform from a beautiful woman into a giant spider,luring victims to her lair to devor. Tofu-kozo: Tofu-kozo is a playful spirit in japanese folklore depicted as a small boy carrying a block of tofu, He is generally harmless and sometimes brings good fortune, But can be also mischievous. Inari: Often associated with rice, fertility, and prosperity, Inari is a popular deity in Onmyōdō, commonly worshipped at shrines adorned with fox statues.
Ame-no-Tajikarao: A god of strength and a protector in Onmyōdō, he is known for his role in mythological tales, particularly in helping the sun goddess Amaterasu.
Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō: This deity represents martial prowess and is sometimes invoked for protection in Onmyōdō practices. Elemental Forces: Onmyōdō magic often involves manipulating the natural elements (earth, water, fire, air) and balancing yin and yang energies.
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