Legend Of Baku – The Dream Eater – Was It An Ancient Supernatural Being?
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Japanese mythology, we encounter an exciting creature known as Baku, which is well-known for eating bad dreams.
However, there is also a darker side to Baku. According to tradition, people pray to him at night to devour nightmares so they may never be seen again. With Baku's help, the day can then begin in peace.
Some say that Baku eats all dreams, not only nightmares. It includes visions of aspiration, dreams of your future, and dreams of hope. Images of Baku, or stuffed Baku toys (he's cute!), are placed in children's bedrooms or in the rooms of anyone suffering from chronic nightmares. His name painted on headboards or set in the bedroom may be sufficient to promote peaceful, secure, uninterrupted sleep.
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See also:
First Dream Of The New Year – Japanese Hatsuyume Tradition
Mirror Of Demons, Ungaikyo: Haunted Mirror That Frightens, Revealing True Identity Of Evil Spirits
Wanyudo The Soultaker – Fearsome Yokai In Japanese Mythology
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