Nurikabe: Trickster That Manifests Itself As Invisible, Impassable Wall In Japanese Old Beliefs
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Nurikabe is among the most popular Yokai monster creatures in Japanese mythology and folk traditions.
It is a yokai, a mysterious force that symbolizes suspicion and strangeness. It defines various supernatural phenomena, objects, and bizarre creatures that dwell in the borderlands and spaces located "in-between."
The belief in a trickster, nurikabe, mainly targets individuals while traveling alone was first recorded in Japan long ago.
In ancient times, it was natural for many travelers to lose their way and feel lost in the darkness unless they possessed a light source.
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See also:
Nurarihyon: Powerful Demon Of Obscure Origin, Chief Of All Yokai
Noppera-bo: Odd Intimidating Human-Like Faceless Yokai In Japanese Folklore
Mikoshi-Nyudo: Evil, Bald-Headed And Long-Necked Yokai Goblin In Japanese Folklore
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