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• Japanese folklore — is the folklore of Japan. It is heavily influenced by both Shinto and Buddhism, the two primary religions in the country. It often involves humorous or bizarre characters and situations and also includes an assortment of supernatural beings, such …   Wikipedia

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• ONI — Office of Naval Intelligence. * * * ▪ Japanese mythology       in Japanese folklore, a type of demonic creature often of giant size, great strength, and fearful appearance. They are generally considered to be foreign in origin, perhaps introduced …   Universalium

• Oni —    From Japanese folklore, devils and demons. The Shinto mythology believes the Oni bring disease, calamity and misfortune. They are human in shape but have three eyes, a wide mouth, horns and three sharp talons on their hands and feet. They can… …   The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology

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