Decoding the Oni in Japanese Folklore: Ferocious Demons or Adorable and Kind-hearted?

In ancient times, these creatures were often associated with causing calamitous events such as thunderstorms and lightning strikes. In other accounts, they were described as hideous beings wearing only loincloths, with frightening teeth and horns. In certain stories, they were portrayed as elderly women living in secluded mountains, rejected by Continue Reading