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	Oni (Japanese folklore) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Oni (鬼) are creatures from Japanese folklore, similar to Western demons or ogres.
		In the earliest legends, oni were benevolent creatures said to be able to ward off evil and malevolent spirits and to punish evil-doers.
		Japanese Buddhism incorporated these beliefs by at least the 13th century, calling the creatures aka-oni ("red oni") and ao-oni ("blue oni") and making them the guardians of hell or the torturers of the wicked there.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oni_(Japanese_folklore) (673 words)

	Oni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Oni (鬼) are the Demons and Ogres of Japanese folklore.
		Oni is a province of the Republic of Georgia.
		Oni (鬼) is also used to describe a special mode in the game Dance Dance Revolution, first introduced in Max 2 arcade version.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /Oni (331 words)

	Oni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Oni, Georgia, a town in the Republic of Georgia.
		Oni (Japanese folklore) (鬼), the demons and ogres of Japanese folklore.
		Oni (Dance Dance Revolution) (鬼), also used to describe a special mode in the game Dance Dance Revolution.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oni (174 words)

	Japanese Demons - · Darkness Forums
		Oni are devil-like demons with long nails, wild hair, a fierce look and two horns on their forehead like the devil images known in Western Christian cultures.
		Japanese Buddhism incorporated these beliefs by at least the 13th century, calling the creatures aka-oni and ao-oni and making them the guardians of hell or the torturers of the wicked there.
		Japanese parents sometimes write the names of their children (or themselves) on cucumbers and toss them into kappa-infested waters in order to mollify the creatures and allow the family to bathe.
	forum.darkness.com /index.php?showtopic=13404 (8640 words)

	Momotaro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Momotaro ("peach boy") is a hero from Japanese folklore.
		According to the present form of the tale (dating to the Edo Period), Momotaro came to earth inside a giant peach, which was found floating down a river by an old, childless woman who was washing clothes there.
		Years later, Momotaro left his parents for an island called Onigashima to destroy the marauding oni (demons or ogres) that had taken up residence there.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /Momotaro (219 words)

	Norman A. Rubin: Ghosts, Demons and Spirits in Japanese Lore
		Japanese demons are not altogether evil but are also tricksters and enjoy playing practical jokes.
		There are four types of dragons in Japanese mythology: the heavenly dragons who guard the palace of the gods, the spiritual dragons who bring the blessed rain, the earth dragons who determine the course of rivers, and the dragons who are the guardians of all earthly treasures.
		The notion of immortality told in Japanese folklore is derived from Chinese Taoism based on the ideas of the philosopher Lao-Tsu in the fourth century BC.
	www.asianart.com /articles/rubin (3058 words)

	Yōkai - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Yōkai (also spelled Youkai; Japanese: 妖怪, "apparitions", "spirits", or "demons") are a class of obake (お化け, also called obakemono), creatures in Japanese folklore ranging from the evil oni (鬼) to the mischievous kitsune (狐) or snow woman Yuki-onna (雪女).
		One of the most well-known aspects of Japanese folklore is the oni, which is a sort of mountain-dwelling ogre, usually depicted with red, blue, brown or fl skin, two horns on its head, a wide mouth filled with fangs, and wearing nothing but a tigerskin loincloth.
		Various kinds of yōkai are encountered in folklore and folklore-inspired art and literature, particularly manga and Japanese horror.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Yokai (1006 words)

	Kat Avila.com
		Kaminari is the Japanese word for "thunder," but it is also the name of the god who releases lightning and thunder from the sky by hitting a set of specialized drums.
		However, while oni belong to the hellish underworld, Kaminari is respected as a god.
		The duty of the oni is to torment all evil souls sent to Buddhist hell after judgment by Emma-o, Lord of the Underworld.
	www.katavila.com /asia/jfolkcreatures.htm (792 words)

	PopImage Jan '00 - A new look.
		Oni Press ("Oni" means "demon" in Japanese folklore) is currently comprised of publisher and co-founder Joe Nozemack and editor in chief Jamie Rich.
		Oni was formerly the domain of longtime Dark Horse and Comico guru Bob Schreck who left the company for DC Comics in the summer of '99.
		Oni is also garnering its fair share of attention from other media hungry for new properties to adapt.
	www.popimage.com /jan00/industrial/oniprofile.html (1428 words)

	Shoki and Oni
		Shoki and Oni are prominent folklore characters who grew out of the religious traditions of Shintoism and Buddhism in Japan and Taoism in China.
		Japanese families with male children used to hang images of Shoki outside their houses to ward off evil spirits during Tango no Sekku (Boys' Day Festival), which is held annually in May. These days, the festival is for boys and girls and no doubt, Shoki is more than happy to be protector to both!
		Oni were said to linger around wicked people and to claim their souls when they died, transporting them by chariot to Emma-Hoo, the god of hell.
	www.asianartmall.com /shokiandoniarticle.htm (642 words)

	Macworld: Opinion: The Game Room
		Oni: This word from Japanese folklore denotes a creature of great size and strength with a fearsome appearance.
		Oni takes place in a dystopian future's giant metropolis, which is rendered in true Japanese anime style.
		Oni lacks the ability to save games at any time, opting instead for a system that lets you save only at preset points in each chapter.
	www.macworld.com /2001/05/opinion/gameroom?pf=1 (923 words)

	Anime News Network - Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kantaro may be a noble-minded crusader for human-goblin relations, but he's also full of quirks: he's shamelessly materialistic, the folklore articles for his publisher are never on time, and he doesn't always explain his motives when he gets Haruka involved in his adventures.
		Japanese culture pundits will probably have some nitpicks with ADV Manga's translation of Tactics.
		Japanese folklore and legends have a habit of turning interesting manga and anime ideas into plodding history lessons.
	www.animenewsnetwork.com /reviews/display.php?id=664 (1026 words)

	:::► Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net ◄:::
		'''Oni''' has several meanings: '''Oni (Japanese* folklore) Oni''' (鬼) are the demons and ogres of Japanese folklore.
		'''Oni, Georgia Oni*''' is a town in the Republic of Georgia (country) Georgia.
		'''Oni (Dance Dance Revolution) Oni*''' (鬼) is also used to describe a special mode in the game Dance Dance Revolution.
	www.mauspfeil.net /Oni.html (160 words)

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		The folklore of any given culture, its folktales, legends, songs, and proverbs, is shaped by and reflects the native beliefs of that culture.
		In this course, we explore Japanese beliefs regarding spirits and the divine, and the interaction between the human and the spirit worlds.
		There will be two exams, the first covering the content of reading materials and information discussed in class durieng the first half of the course, and the second covering the content of reading materials, films, and information discussed in class during the second half of the course.
	web.clas.ufl.edu /users/wehmeyer/folk98s.htm (1273 words)

	Yokai - Indopedia, the Indological knowledgebase
		Yōkai (Often spelled Youkai, Japanese: 妖怪) ("apparitions", "spirits" or "demons") are class of creatures in Japanese folklore ranging from the evil oni to the mischievous kitsune.
		On the other hand, it is also used in a stricter sense to refer only to the natural, earthly beings of traditional Japanese folklore.
		In addition to the previously mentioned mountain oni, there are demonic oni, a wide variety of creatures that inhabit Jigoku, the Buddhist hell.
	www.indopedia.org /Yokai.html (490 words)

	· Darkness Forums > Japanese Demons
		Mar 23 2004, 12:20 AM I know their are actually three in the last post but Raijin is only their to show he is not Rinjin.
		Japanese art tends to depict the qilin as more deerlike than in Chinese art.
		Apr 19 2004, 04:26 AM Kamaitachi : A Japanese monster said to resemble a weasel, literally “sickle weasel.” They attack their victims in teams, knocking the victim down and slashing him.
	forum.darkness.com /lofiversion/index.php/t13404.html (10294 words)

	Oni
		oni ---- Oni is a town in the Republic of Georgia.
		---- Oni (鬼) is also used to describe a special mode in the game Dance Dance Revolution, first introduced in Max 2 arcade version.
		---- The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) is the United States Navy's intelligence arm.
	www.datamass.net /on/oni.html (389 words)

	Boys’ Day and Girls’ Day
		oni, an ogre, is a familiar figure in Japanese folktales and legends.
		Setsubun, a Japanese children’s ritual for driving away the monster.
		Motoko discusses food, clothing, and customs, and tell a folktale that explains the origin of the Asian zodiac system, which uses names of 12 animals for indicating the year.
	www.folktales.net /webwkspchoices.htm (227 words)

	The Ultimate Oni Press - American History Information Guide and Reference (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Oni Press is a small press comic book publisher founded in 1997.
		Therefore, "real mainstream" simply meant that Oni Press intended to publish comic books and graphic novels whose genres were more in line with the kinds of books found in average book stores.
		For the most part, Oni Press avoids publishing superhero titles unless they approach the concept from an unusual angle.
	www.historymania.com /american_history/Oni_Press (168 words)

	Upto11.net - Wikipedia Article for Oni (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Oni (and#39740;) are the demons and ogres of Japanese folklore.
		---- Oni is a town in the Republic of Georgia.
		---- Oni (and#39740;) is also used to describe a special mode in the game Dance Dance Revolution.
	www.upto11.net /generic_wiki.php?q=oni (105 words)

	Oni (Japanese folklore): Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Oni (鬼) are fabulous creatures from Japanese folklore (Japanese mythology is an extremely complex religion and system of beliefs....)
		They are popular characters in Japanese art[follow this hyperlink for a summary of this topic], Exception Handler: No article summary found.
		oni are today seen as something to avoid and to ward off.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /ref/oni_japanese_folklore (1782 words)

	Yokai: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Some stories even tell of yōkai breeding with human beings to produce han'yō (A hany (japanese:) in japanese folklore is the product of a union between a ykai...)
		Mountain Oni (The military intelligence agency that provides for the intelligence and counterintelligence and investigative and security requirements of the United States Navy)
		Oni (Japanese folklore)[for more, Exception Handler: No article summary found.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /ref/yokai (1388 words)

	Asian Folklore Studies: Transformation of the oni: from the frightening and diabolical to the cute and sexy.(Japan)@ ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Transformation of the oni: from the frightening and diabolical to the cute and sexy.(Japan)
		Popularized through both oral and written Japanese folklore and religious traditions, early literary treatments of the oni [TEXT NOT REPRODUCIBLE IN ASCII] rendered a hideous, demonic, ogre-like creature intent on terrorizing humans.
		The oni were often depicted with one or more horns atop their heads, wearing only a loincloth of tiger skin, and a toothy grimace that stretched from ear to ear.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:110960825&refid=holomed_1 (224 words)

	Magnificent Japanese Bronze Okimono Oni Demon, Meiji (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Description: Fantastic Japanese bronze okimono of fierce oni figure with sword, Meiji period, c.
		The oni is a fabulous creatures from Japanese folklore, similar to the Western demon or ogre.
		An oni of gilded bronze is very rare in this size.
	www.goantiques.com /detail,magnificent-japanese-bronze,917087.html (116 words)

	Bedtime Reassurance, Counting,Japanese Culture,Asian Interest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A young boy overcomes scary dreams with the help of friendly oni, traditional Japanese characters whose job it is to scare away goblins, ghosts, and other spooky things.
		Throughout the night, one by one, more oni appear, until there are ten in all, and they grow bigger, too.
		Through art and story, children also learn about Japanese taiko drumming and the Japanese words and characters for the numbers one to ten.
	www.leeandlow.com /books/tenoni.html (518 words)

	SaruDama: Kwaidan - Mimi Nashi Hoichi (Earless Hoichi) - Japanese Folklore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Fought on April 25, 1185, the Battle of Dan-no-Ura was the decisive victory of the Genji Clan over the Heike (Taira) Clan.
		The tale of this heroic battle and the ferocious losses is forever captured in the Japanese classic Heike Monogatari.
		More than seven hundred years ago, at Dan-no-ura, in the Straits of Shimonoseki, was fought the last battle of the long contest between the Heike, or Taira clan, and the Genji, or Minamoto clan.
	www.sarudama.com /japanese_folklore/kwaidan_-_mimi.shtml (3177 words)

	Folklore Reference
		The Japanese section of a comprehensive chart of Asian deities and their portfolios.
		Academic paper analyzing oni as a symbol of otherness in folktales and children’s literature.
		Another article on oni, this one emphasizing their origins as the companions of kami.
	www.storyjapan.com /Folkref.htm (264 words)

	Supernatural Creatures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Tanuki in fact, myth, folklore, food, media, art and more.
		While the focus isn’t entirely on Japanese folklore, this article does detail a legend about a union between a human princess and a dragon.
		The legend of the serpent with a sword in its tail originates in a region known for its steelmaking.
	www.storyjapan.com /Creatures.htm (152 words)

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