Today, I'm not gonna write about a folktale. I'm gonna write this, so that you guys won't get confused in some stories. Sometimes, I'll do this, and while sometimes, I'll write some stories. I will only list 15 yokai(s) here, cause there are a lot! Okay! onto the list!
1. Abumi-Guchi
-This yokai is a furry creature, that is made by some stirrup made by the military.
2.Abura-Akagao
-This yokai is an infant ghost who licks the oil out of andon lamps.
3. Abura-sumashi
- A spirit with a large head who lives on a mountain pass in Kumamoto Prefecture.
4. Akabeko
- A red cow involved in the construction of Enzo-ji in Yanaizu, Fukushima.
5. Akaname
- A spirit that licks off filth in untidy bathrooms.
6. Akashita
- A creature that looms in a black cloud over a floodgate.
7. Akateko
- A red hand dangling out of a tree.
8. Akkorokamui
- An Ainu monster resembling a fish or octopus.
9. Akurojin-no-hi
- A ghostly fire from Mie Prefecture.
10. Amabie
- A japanese mermaid yokai.
11. Amanozako
- A monstrous goddess mentioned in the "Kujiki"
12. Amaterasu
- A sun goddess
13. Aonyobo
- A female ghost who lurks in an abandoned imperial palace.
14. Ashimagari
- A spirit which entangles the legs of travellers.
15. Aobozu
-The blue monk who kidnaps children.
Heya! LizbethHime-Chan here! I'm sorry I couldn't make a chapter. But I will probably update next week or so... Anways, my favourite youkai is #12, Yours?
Thanks for reading! I really appreciate everyone who reads this. Thank you!
P.S. #7 creeps me out a lot.
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Japanese Folk Tales
Historical FictionA collection of Japanese folk tales and legends. (Stories originally from Japan) I do not own these stories, nor the pictures. All Credit goes to the creators and Sources.
