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Camellia Tea Ceremony @camelliakyoto@mastodon.social
· 2mo ago
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Not all owls are what they seem. There is a yōkai (妖怪) in Japan known as a 'Tatarimokke' (祟り蛙 lit. 'cursed infant'). These 'owls' have been possessed by the spirit of a dead baby or young child, and will stay close to the family home. #祟り蛙 #妖怪 #tatarimokke #owl #yokai
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Camellia Tea Ceremony @camelliakyoto@mastodon.social
· 2mo ago
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Although Tatarimokke are generally harmless, and more often than not treated with respect, depending on how the child died, the yōkai might well seek revenge or retribution🦉😨😱 I'll let the wonderful @matthewmeyerart tell you more⬇️ https://yokai.com/tatarimokke/ #yokai #妖怪 #owl
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Tatarimokke | Yokai.com

祟り蛙 たたりもっけ Alternate names: tatarimoke Translation: curse child Habitat: lives inside of owls Diet: none Appearance: A tatarimokke is the spirit of a dead baby which inhabits the body of an owl. Visually they appear no different than ordinary owls. Tatarimokke remain near the homes of the families they once belonged to. The hooting of the owls is

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