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After the arrival of this ominous figure, the emperor at the time, Nijō, becomes seriously ill. In the text, it describes a mysterious cloud of black smoke and a haunting voice. It is most commonly depicted as having an ape's face, the body of a tiger, and a snake for a tail. This chimeric creature is straight out of The Tale of the Heike - the nearly a millennium-old Japanese epic poem. Heikigani tattoo aka Japanese crab tattoo by Henning Jorgensen #HenningJorgensen #Henning #Heikegani #crab #crabtattoo #japanesetattoos #japanese #irezumi #japanesemythology #mythology Get more Foo Dog tattoo ideas: Foo Dogs - The Mythological Lions of Traditional Japanese Tattoos Often referred to as the "King of Beasts," Karajishi or "guardian lions" are another popular image from traditional Japanese folklore. Statues of these lion-like mythological creatures have traditionally been placed at the entrances of palaces and temples to chase away evil spirits, hence them being well-known symbols of courage as well as guardianship.
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Read more: Traditional Japanese Tattoos of the Baku - Devourer of Nightmares In Japan it is still common-place to see a Baku talisman near the bed, especially in a childs room. They are typically depicted with the head of an elephant, the claws of a tiger, the body of a bear, and the tail of an ox. Kirin tattoo by Alejandro Monea #AlejandroMonea #Kirin #kirintattoo #japanesetattoos #japanese #irezumi #japanesemythology #mythologyĪccording to legend, Baku are mythical creatures who aid in devouring nightmares.