https://padlet.com/noamurphy/aelzh1x2po323k3n en-us 2021-09-23 17:47:29 UTC 2022-06-10 11:27:08 UTC hello@padlet.com noamurphy https://padlet.com/noamurphy/aelzh1x2po323k3n/wish/2213825061  kitsune are foxes that possess paranormal abilities that increase as they get older and wiser. According to yōkai folklore, all foxes have the ability to shapeshift into human form.  there are 13 different types of kitsune. The thirteen different kinds each have their own element, including Heaven, Dark, Wind, Spirit, Fire, Earth, River, Ocean, Mountain, Forest, Thunder, Time and Sound.]]> 2022-06-07 16:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/noamurphy/aelzh1x2po323k3n/wish/2213825061 noamurphy https://padlet.com/noamurphy/aelzh1x2po323k3n/wish/2213829728 The tanuki, sometimes called the bakedanuki (化け狸) when referring to its supernatural abilities, contains the ability to shapeshift into just about anything. In old Japanese stories, the tanuki represented the haunting of people and was often associated with bad omens. If you've ever played a Super Mario title before, you've probably heard of of the brown leaf powerup and this creature is where that power up originates from.]]> 2022-06-07 16:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/noamurphy/aelzh1x2po323k3n/wish/2213829728 noamurphy https://padlet.com/noamurphy/aelzh1x2po323k3n/wish/2213832592 A kappa —also known as kawatarō, komahiki, kawatora, suiko or Udhav–is an amphibious yōkai found in traditional Japanese folklore. They are typically depicted as green, human-like beings with webbed hands and feet and a turtle-like carapace on their back. If you've ever been on twitch you've probably heard the term/emote "kappa" be used and this is where it originates from.]]> 2022-06-07 16:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/noamurphy/aelzh1x2po323k3n/wish/2213832592 noamurphy https://padlet.com/noamurphy/aelzh1x2po323k3n/wish/2213834779 A Tengu is a type of mischievous supernatural being, sometimes considered the reincarnated spirit of one who was proud and arrogant in life. Tengu are renowned swordsmen and are said to have taught the military arts to the Minamoto hero Yoshitsune. They live in trees in mountainous areas. If you've ever watched the anime Demon Slayer you've probably noticed that the mask urodaki wears is very similar to the way the tengu's face looks.]]> 2022-06-07 16:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/noamurphy/aelzh1x2po323k3n/wish/2213834779 noamurphy https://padlet.com/noamurphy/aelzh1x2po323k3n/wish/2213838470 Shikigami is the term for a being from Japanese folklore. It is thought to be some sort of kami, represented by a small ghost. The belief of shikigami originates from Onmyōdō. According to the tradition of Onmyōdō, shikigami is a symbol of onmyōji's power because onmyōji can freely use shikigami with magical powers]]> 2022-06-07 16:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/noamurphy/aelzh1x2po323k3n/wish/2213838470