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	Tengu - Japanese Buddhist and Shinto Slayer of Vanity (Yamabushi Tengu, Karasu Tengu)
		Tengu mythology was probably introduced to Japan in the 6th or 7th century AD, in conjunction with the arrival of Buddhism from Korea and China.
		Tengu are of two physical types: karasu tengu 烏天狗 identified by a bird's head and beak; and konoha tengu 木の葉天狗 distinguished by a human physique but with wings and a long nose (also called yamabushi tengu).
		Tengu often are depicted wearing the yamabushi's distinctive cap and robe.
	www.onmarkproductions.com /html/tengu.shtml (3058 words)

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		Aside from this, a tengu does not die until they have reached the true awakening of humility within them… and, at that point, they die, and are reincarnated as a human being.
		The crow tengu are much more mischievous than their goblin counterparts, and love to play pranks and practical jokes upon unsuspecting mortals… all harmless, and usually intended to teach them a lesson of some sort.
		The Tengu do not remember their lives before this incarnation, but they do instinctively know that they were born into this life because of intense arrogance and pride.
	im-chat.com /roompages/bushido/chars/tengu.htm (2168 words)

	Metropolis - Big in Japan: Tengu
		Tengu, beings characterized by a combination of human and bird-like attributes, are minor divinities with the power to increase the fortune of human beings.
		The tengu is reputed to be able to extend and retract its nose by fanning it with a magic fan fashioned from a leaf of the Aralia japonica shrub.
		This refers to the Dog-star of ancient Chinese astronomy, which was held to be the soul of a young virgin eager to seize a child to take her place in the sky to allow her to be reincarnated as a mortal.
	metropolis.co.jp /biginjapan/364/biginjapaninc.htm (745 words)

	Tengu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kobayakawa Takakage debating with the tengu of mount Hiko, by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.
		Tengu were conceived of from the beginning as kite-like beings which could take a human-like form, often retaining the bird's wings and its head or beak, but the tengu's long nose does not seem to have been imagined until sometime around the fourteenth century.
		Tengu are often pictured as taking the shape of some sort of priest, and in the thirteenth century tengu began to be described particularly often as taking the form of yamabushi, the mountain ascetics who practice Shugendō.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tengu (3329 words)

	Metropolis - Big in Japan: Tengu
		Tengu, beings characterized by a combination of human and bird-like attributes, are minor divinities with the power to increase the fortune of human beings.
		The tengu is reputed to be able to extend and retract its nose by fanning it with a magic fan fashioned from a leaf of the Aralia japonica shrub.
		This refers to the Dog-star of ancient Chinese astronomy, which was held to be the soul of a young virgin eager to seize a child to take her place in the sky to allow her to be reincarnated as a mortal.
	metropolis.japantoday.com /biginjapan/364/biginjapaninc.htm (745 words)

	Tengu
		Tengu can change their appearance to that of an animal (often a tanuki or a fox) or a human being, though they usually retain some vestige of their true form, such as an unusually long nose or a bird-like shadow.
		Tengu may also communicate with people as if by telepathy, and they are sometimes accused of possessing human beings or taking over their minds.
		It was during this period that the tengu took to punishing the blasphemous, and this association made them a favorite literary device used in the Kamakura period by authors wishing to safely criticize particular clergy or sects.
	www.sfcrowsnest.com /scifinder/a/Tengu.php (1396 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Tengu
		Tengu are associated with the ascetic practice known as Shugendō, and they are usually depicted in the distinctive garb of its followers, the yamabushi.
		The tengu of this period were often conceived of as the ghosts the arrogant, and as a result the creatures have became strongly associated with vanity and pride.
		For example, the tengu Saburō of Izuna is worshipped on that mountain and various others as, one of the primary deities in the Izuna Shugen cult, which also has ties to fox sorcery and the Dakini of Tantric Buddhism.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Tengu (3005 words)

	JAANUS / tengu　天狗
		Tengu are of two physical types: karasutengu 烏天狗 identified by a bird's head and beak; and konoha tengu 木の葉天狗 distinguished by a human physique but with wings and a long nose.
		The earliest representations of tengu are in Kamakura period emaki 絵巻, such as the "Tengu* zoushi emaki 天狗草紙絵巻" of 1296 (Nezu 根津 Museum), which criticize arrogant priests who end up becoming tengu.
		Tengu frequently are shown in pictures concerning the life of Yoshitsune, including both the Hogen-Heiji 保元平治 battle screens (Metropolitan Museum) and depictions of "Hashi Benkei 橋弁慶" or "*Benkei 弁慶 at the Bridge" theme.
	www.aisf.or.jp /~jaanus/deta/t/tengu.htm (444 words)

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		Closely associated with the tengu are the yamabushi or shugenja, a sect of ascetic warrior-monks who sought power and enlightenment by living in the harsh, unforgiving, and supernaturally-auspicious environment of the mountains.
		Other items tengu sometimes have on their person include a Buddhist monk's ringed staff (shakujÅ); feathered or straw cloaks that grant their wearers invisibility; tall, awkward-looking one-toothed geta sandals (nicknamed tengu geta); and feathered magic fans or a the leaf of the Aralia japonica plant, both of which are called ha-uchiwa.
		Along with shape-shifting, tengu are said to be capable of teleporting instantly from one place to another, and of speaking telepathically to humans without moving their mouths or beaks.
	www.obakemono.com /obake/tengu (1094 words)

	Tengu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Some say that tengu are what vain or power-abusive priests or monks become after their demises, whereas others say that tengu were created by the gods to ensure an answer to some unscrupulous and abusive sorts leading various sects of spiritual pursuit.
		Tengu typically make their homes on mountains, although they may at times also be found in forests anywhere, guarding sacred grounds.
		Tengu have the ability to speak without using their mouths, which may refer to telepathic abilities.
	www.youkaimura.org /tengu.htm (511 words)

	Tengu, Shugendo & the Yamabushi
		Described as 'forest goblins' by some, the Tengu are the guardians the mountainous regions, and highly skilled in the martial arts.
		Tengu are also said to have mastery over rain and wind and to be responsible for mysterious lights seen in the mountains
		shape-shifting Tengu often take on the form of these mountain priests, and in turn, the ascetic priests often take on the guise of Tengu to deter the uninitiated from interrupting their seclusion.
	www.geocities.com /fascin8or/jsp_tengu_shugendo.htm (468 words)

	www.thetengu.com - Learn more about the magical Japanese shape-shifter named TENGU
		Tengu, crow-spirits, have been surrounded by an aura of mystery and magic for centuries; they are connected with many circles of influence, including Budo, Ninpo, Buddhism, Shintoism, natural magic and chaos.
		Tengu are generally described or envisioned as a bird-like entity, taking on one form of several varieties.
		Lastly there is the Yamabushi Tengu, pictured with Yoshitsune to the left, a Tengu disguised as a human mountain hermit or priest, or possibly a great hermit sage who has become a Tengu through meditation and exercises.
	www.onmarkproductions.com /html/thetengu-com-popup.html (1635 words)

	Tengu
		Tengue, the most popular of all supernatural beings, are, according to legend, a class of goblins or gnomes that haunt high mountain and deep forests, and play many pranks.
		Tengu have enormously long red human noses and human mouths, and they use a leaf of the Yatsude tree for a fan.
		Many temples are dedicated to tengu, and some of them are very wealthy, due to the fact that for some reason tengu are included among the patron saints of farmers, who yearly give a portion of their crops to the temples.
	www.bookmice.net /darkchilde/japan/tengu.html (930 words)

	Tengu
		They are often depicted in traditional art as old men or large birds, and are said to inhabit mountainous areas.
		The most popular image of the tengu is a red faced daemon with a very long pointed nose, somewhat like a beak.
		A well known Japanese children's story relates the tale of two tengu sitting atop mountains who can extend their noses great distances, following interesting smells down into the villages below.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/te/Tengu.html (72 words)

	Tengu: The Legendary Mountain Goblins of Japan
		The yamabushi form of tengu became most popular and even the bird tengu were shown wearing the short robes and caps of priests.
		Tengu are born from giant eggs and live in the mountains.
		The king of all tengu is Sojobo, an elderly, white-haired yamabushi tengu.
	www.furyu.com /archives/issue2/tengu.html (1669 words)

	Tengu - GuildWiki
		Tengu are humanoid, intelligent, quick-moving creatures who resemble a mixture of human and bird, with a feathered body and a bird-like head and beak.
		Tengu are usually found in mixed groups of melee attackers, ranged attackers and spellcasters.
		Tengu move slightly faster than humans, so are difficult to lose aggro from.
	gw.gamewikis.org /wiki/Tengu (358 words)

	Portal of Transformation: The Tengu in Folklore and Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The tengu shapeshifters of Japanese legend were not as troublesome or mischievous as the kitsune or tanuki.
		Ninja magic was especially associated with the tengu, but honorable techniques could also be learned, and some respected warriors have reported that they learned their skills from a tengu master.
		Female tengu are rarely mentioned, and are sometimes thought to look so different from the males that the two could easily be mistaken for entirely separate species.
	www.jh-author.com /tengu.htm (484 words)

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		He was about to pass beneath the big pine by the village shrine when he saw a tengu perched on a branch of the pine.
		That startled the tengu right out of the tree, but it flapped its wings and flew off before hitting the ground.
		This was what is called "the tengu's gourd," which will produce whatever one desires.
	www.thegourds.com /gravytengu.html (380 words)

	Muller and Richardson, "Tengu Sagemono" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Tengu is a mountain, tree, and forest deity, originally worshipped in the form of a kite.
		Dangerous, but not an altogether malevolent spirit of the wilderness, the tengu was venerated by simple bush rangers and woodcutters who desired to acquire supernatural power in solitude.
		Tengu are small but muscular-entrenched in the spiritual life of the countryside, capable of kidnapping adults and children.
	www.uam.ucsb.edu /Pages/Muller_tengu.html (129 words)

	TENGU WEAPONS :: Direct Order From Japan
		Tengu Weapons is a Japanese company that has been designed to provide serious martial artists like yourself the most current training information available directly from the Masters in Japan.
		The legendary Tengu is a powerful warrior symbol and is the mark of Tengu Weapons.
		Tengu were known to be skilled warriors possessing extraordinary abilities in sword fighting and weapon smithing and sometimes served as mentors in the art of war and strategy.
	www.tenguweapons.com (97 words)

	What is a Tengu? Klear Advantage Micro-thin Overlays to Protect the Palm Rest Area of Powerbooks and iBooks
		In their last incarnation as humans, tengu were arrogant samurai or priests-that is why they have beaks or long noses.
		In a stylized manner, he is shown with an elongated nose and the garb of a mountain priest including bare feet and a small fl cap which can also serve as a drinking cup.
		The most interesting aspect of this depiction is the scene was shown from the tengu's perspective, that is, from his side of the mist.
	www.klearadvantage.com /Page4.html (475 words)

	Tomobiki-cho, The Urusei Yatsura Web Site
		The Tengu can, in a flash, transform themselves into ugly little men, women and children; then they maliciously tease people with all sorts of nasty tricks.
		The belief in the Tengu continued until the beginning of the 20th century.
		Kurama herself doesn't look much like the tengu of legend except for her hair looking like crow wings and carrying a giant leaf that controls the wind.
	www.furinkan.com /uy/faq/references/tengu.htm (304 words)

	Tengu Yamajutsu-Kai Ninjutsu
		Tengu Press Hawaii, which is shown at the bottom center of the front cover.
		Since they lived in the mountains, tengu often took the form of the eccentric yamabushi (mountain priests) who also lived there.
		Tengu, unlike obake (ghosts), are always shown with feet.
	mobilemouse.co.nz /ninjutsu/tengu.html (1669 words)

	Tengu.ca® – The Art of Riding™
		Tengu "The Art of Riding" was created in 2005 as a compilation of my two biggest interests Motorcycles and Artwork.
		Tengu is how I've been signing my artwork for the past eight years or so.
		It originated long ago as I was doing almost exclusively Feudal Japanese themed artwork (see the Personal Gallery) and Tengu, being a Japanese myth found in the mountains, stuck.
	www.tengu.ca /About.htm (159 words)

	About Tengu
		Tengu has grown from a small, independent company, to a large, successful, business.
		Tengu Brand Beef Jerky's world success is due to the popularity of the brand name and the quality of the product.
		We, at Tengu, have been motivated by a single motto: "High Quality Sells Itself." Thanks to this commitment to superior quality, our company name has become famous for the world's best quality 100% beef steak jerky.
	www.tenguco.com /about.html (208 words)

	Tengu
		Tengu was found in the wilderness, at the age of three, by Heron; a wandering ranger.
		Tengu proved to be an apt, though unorthodox, pupil.
		He learned to strike with the flexibility of the snake, to attack with the fierceness of the tiger, and move with the grace of the crane.
	www.angelfire.com /realm/RainbowsEnd/Tengu.html (428 words)

	What's a Tengu ?
		As such, the Tengu Institute is a real laboratory for research and experiments that extends the teaching given in the CRB dojos, sharpening it, never denying any part of it.
		The "divine technique of the Tengu" (Tengu-geijutsu-ron) was also supposed to explain the fighting skills of the Yamabushi, these fearsome monk-warriors wandering in the mountains, from a monastery to another.
		A Tengu may be defeated by a superior magical power, or by the mental and physical superiority of a man who was brave enough to engage in combat with it.
	perso.orange.fr /karate-crb/tengu01_gb.htm (943 words)

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