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Tengu

Tengu literally means heavenly dog. They are considered as a Kami. There are two types of Tengus: The Daitengu and the Karasu Tengu. The Daitengu is humanoid with a red face, a long nose and a pair of wings while the Karasu Tengu  either has a crow’s head and a human body, has a pair… Continue reading Tengu

Carnivorous · Helpful · Kind · Onryo · Shapeshifter · Spirit · Vengeful Spirit · Yokai

Inugami

Inugami literally means dog god. Inugamis are dogs that has been starved to death, decapitated and then buried on crossroads. They come back as an onryo (vengeful spirit.) This kind of ritual is made by their masters for them to become an Inugami, to be obedient again despite of  being deprived of food. The preserved… Continue reading Inugami