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This section contains information about phenomena that are generally believed to have a supernatural, mystical nature, and the very existence of which is currently in doubt.Phenomena Hierarchy

Baku

Added Sun, 11/11/2018
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Другие названия
The Nightmare Eater
The Dream Eater
Yumekui
Область распространения
Japan
China
Attributes
animal body parts
Sources

In Japanese folklore, supernatural beings devour dreams and nightmares. It is described as a chimera with the trunk of an elephant, the eyes of a rhinoceros, the tail of a bull and the paws of a tiger, protecting from evil and pestilence.

It comes from Chinese folklore and has been familiar to the Japanese since the Muromachi era (XIV-XV centuries).

According to popular belief, after waking up from heavy dreams, it was necessary to pronounce the spell three times: "Baku kurae!" — that is, "Baku, eat it!".

Despite their monstrous appearance, the Youkai of Baku are revered as powerful forces of good and as holy symbols of the defenders of humanity.

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