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Yokai
Yokai is a general term used to describe many creatures in Japanese mythology, it is synonymous with demons of Western folklore. Like the yurei they are collectively considered obake. They can be split into human transformations , object trans
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Jun 2 2010, 3:05 AM EDT by
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Yokai - People Transformations
Yokai that started out life as a normal person. Such transformations are often triggered by strong desires or emotions. Some include:- Rokuro-kubi - A human that can elongate their necks to considerable distances. While they sleep their neck stretc
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Jun 2 2010, 3:10 AM EDT by
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Yokai - Other Transformations
These are Yokai that don't fit into any of the other classes. They include:- Abura-sumashi - A smug potato-headed goblin-like creature, who drinks oil. It surprises people on the mountain pass, the spirit of a human who stole lamp oil in life. Am
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Aug 13 2010, 3:03 PM EDT by
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Yokai - Object Transformations
This group of Yokai are collectively known as Tsukumogami. They are objects, who on the hundredth year of existence gain life; they are often neglected or ill treated objects. However many modern day items like TVs and I-Pods are incapable of obtaini
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Nov 19 2010, 2:43 AM EST by
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Yokai - Elemental Transformations
Yokai that take on the power of the elements themselves. Only one of each are known to exist (mythologically speaking) : Nurikabe - Physical manifestations of darkness said to haunt roads. When you come into contact with one, you feel tired and
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Jun 2 2010, 3:07 AM EDT by
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Yokai - Animal Transformations
Many animals in Japanese mythology were thought to have magical powers and have become Yokai. Some of these were:- Bakeneko or nekomata - When a cat is said to reach a certain age (13 years), a certain size, and/or maintain a long tail, the ta
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Aug 21 2011, 7:55 AM EDT by
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