Amatsu-Mikaboshi: The August Star of Heaven Amatsu-Mikaboshi, whose name may be translated as the “August Star of Heaven,” is one of the most mysterious figures in Japanese mythology. He is often described
Shikigami ALSO KNOWN AS: Shikijin ORIGIN: Japan Shikigami are spirits summoned to serve Onmyoji, Japanese shamanic yin-yang magicians, and are similar to the Western concept of a wizard’s familiar. They are shape-shifting spirits. Many take the form of a bird
Akiba-Sanjakubo – Lord of Fire Sanjakubo was born when his mother petitioned Kannon for fertility. He may be an avatar of Kannon. As a tiny boy he Demonstrated powerful spiritual gifts and
A tsukumogami is in Japanese folklore, a type of Mononoke, or poltergeist, that inhabits tools. Tsukumogami means “old tool spirits.” In many respects, they resemble the Brownie, as they will perform chores
SUSANO’O : THE RAGING MALE; THE COURAGEOUS IMPETUOUS MALE Susano’o, Lord of Water, Storms, and Thunder, is Amaterasu’s wild brother. It was his violence that sent Amaterasu fleeing to her cave. Simplified
A tengu is an Asian goblin or Demon who acts as a vampire, poltergeist, and trickster. Descriptions of the tengu date to the eighth century. The Demon appears in the shape of
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