An oni (鬼 （ おに ）) (/ ˈ oʊ n iː / OH-nee) is a kind of yōkai, demon, orc, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are believed to live in caves or deep in the mountains or in the hell. [2]

The famous three wise monkey statues—mizaru, kikazaru, and iwazaru (“see no evil, hear no evil, say no evil”)—come from Kōshin and are a prime example of sarugami worship. An apocryphal legend says that long ago the Buddha appeared at Hiyoshi Taisha.

Oni (鬼) are creatures from Japanese folklore, variously translated as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. They are popular characters in Japanese art, literature and theatre. Depictions of oni vary widely but usually portray them as hideous, gigantic ogre-like creatures with sharp claws, wild hair, and two long horns growing from their heads.

2023年3月31日 · One such creature is the Ushi-Oni, a monstrous ox demon known for its fearsome appearance and behavior. Ushi-Oni is a powerful demon of Japanese folklore, which has been a part of Japanese mythos for centuries. In this article, we will explore the fascinating history and characteristics of Ushi-Oni. MORE LIKE THIS: Who is Yuki-Onna?

2025年2月15日 · Discover the fascinating world of Oni, Japan’s iconic demons. Explore their origins, cultural significance, and role in folklore and Buddhist tradition in this comprehensive guide.

2025年3月6日 · What is the Oni known for? Oni is known to be one of the popular demons in Japanese mythology that possess animalistic features and a barbaric nature. It’s widely believed to be an ogre that preys on human flesh and wreaks havoc by causing calamities like disasters, famine, wars, and plagues.

Oni (鬼) are creatures from Japanese folklore, variously translated as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. The word "oni" is sometimes speculated to be derived from on, the on'yomi reading of a character (隠) meaning to hide or conceal, as oni were originally invisible spirits or gods which caused disasters, disease, and other unpleasant things.

He is a huge humanoid being that although he has human features, the face can be that of some animal such as a monkey, bird, among others. The horn is also a feature of these creatures, sometimes it has only one protrusion and at other times it has gigantic horns.

Behavior: Oni are born when truly wicked humans die and end up in one of the many Buddhist hells. Transformed into oni, they become the ogreish and brutal servants of Great Lord Enma, ruler of hell. Wielding great iron clubs, they crush and destroy humans solely for enjoyment.

2025年2月15日 · Japanese folklore is teeming with tales of supernatural beings, and among the most iconic are the Oni —demon-like creatures that have inspired legends, art, and popular culture for centuries. Traditionally depicted as fierce giants with horns, wild hair, fangs, and a spiked club, Oni come in many shapes and sizes.