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Tag: Kami

Sojobo
Dangerous and Menacing · Divine · God · Yokai

Sojobo

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021 JeselleLeave a comment

Sojobo is the King or God of Tengus. They are well known for having long white hair and long noses. They are incredibly  strong, having a massive strength equal to thousands of Tengus combined. They inhabit deep in the mountains.

Kodama
Divine · God · Harmless · Helpful · Kind · Prophetic · Spirit · Yokai

Kodama

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 JeselleLeave a comment

Kodama is a tree spirit. They inhabit trees deep in the forests of Japan. They look like bluish light orbs. They can live inside the trees or around it. The life of the Kodama is connected with the trees. They protect the trees it inhabits and its surroundings. If someone tries or cuts these trees… Continue reading Kodama

Jinmenju
God · Harmless · Kind · Peculiar

Jinmenju

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 JeselleLeave a comment

The human-faced tree. Jinmeju or the Ninmenju is a peculiar tree that bear fruits that has face. These fruits are called the Jinmenshi, although having faces, they are incapable of speaking but they can smile and laugh. They even continuously smile or laugh when the fall off the tree. These human-faced fruits are either sweet… Continue reading Jinmenju

Akkorokamui
Counselor · Dangerous and Menacing · Erratic and Unpredictable · Helpful · Yokai

Akkorokamui

June 11, 2021June 12, 2021 JeselleLeave a comment

Akkorokamui is a Kami. It came from the Ainu Folklore known as Atkorkamuy. This yokai is a giant octopus-like water deity with a deep red skin color reflecting the color of the sky during sunsets. Akkorokamui is so massive it can swallow a ship or even a whole big whale. Skulks in the Funka bay… Continue reading Akkorokamui

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