Mikoshi-Nyudo: Evil, Bald-Headed And Long-Necked Yokai Goblin In Japanese Folklore
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Traditionally, Japanese folklore is rich in various weird creatures, commonly known as ‘yokai.’ All are fascinating, and each has its own style. Many are loved, and others feared, but all have been part of Japan’s popular culture for centuries.
The Yokai creatures have accompanied people from the Edo period (1603–1868), scroll paintings, woodcuts, books, films, and video games. Throughout history, humans have sought explanations for strange incidents, phenomena, the feeling of an invisible presence, or upsetting dreams. In Japanese folklore, such experiences have been referred to as Yokai.
Today, we present the Mikoshi Nyudo (Mikoshi-nyūdō), a well-known entity in Japanese folklore with a unique characteristic: it can increase its height when humans observe it.
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