Umibōzu - Wikipedia
Umibōzu (海坊主, "sea priest") is a giant, black, human-like being and is the figure of a yōkai from Japanese folklore. Other names include Umihōshi (海法師, "sea priest") or Uminyūdō (海入道, "sea priest"). Little is known of the origin of umibōzu but it is a mythical sea-spirit creature and as such has multiple sightings throughout Japan.
Umibōzu - Mythical Encyclopedia
Umibōzu is a giant humanoid black figure of a yōkai from Japanese folklore. It is often depicted as a dark, humanoid creature with a shaved head and a mix of dog, sea serpent, and octopus characteristics. The creature is also covered in a cloak of dark seaweed, which adds to its menacing appearance.
Umi bōzu - Yokai.com
Umi bōzu are only ever seen from the shoulders up, but they appear to be roughly humanoid in shape, with inky black skin and a pair of large, round eyes. Eye-witnesses report a great range in size, from slightly larger than a ship to a size so unimaginable that only the creature’s bulbous face is visible above the water.
Umibōzu – The Sea Monk - 百物語怪談会 Hyakumonogatari …
2012年2月22日 · An uncountable assortment of sea monsters live in the waters off of every coast. Each small fishing village created its own folklore, and as villages grew larger and merged into port cities mythologies mixed and blended, accounting for the massive and infinite variety. Most Japanese yokai are regional.
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UMIBŌZU | BYU BAKEMONO | BYU Library
Umibōzu (海坊主) is a yōkai from Japanese folklore. Little is known of the origin of umibōzu, but it is a sea-spirit and as such has multiple sightings throughout Japan. Normally, umibōzu appears to sailors on calm seas which quickly turn tumultuous.
Umibozu, terror of the sea — Flo's History
2021年9月25日 · However, one thing is certain, the Umibozu was the terror of all sailors in Japan due to its hostility. They appeared in the dread of the night during calm weather, bursting out of the water in a sudden storm. Depending on their size and the size of the targeted ship, they would either destroy their target in one slash or bit by bit.
Umibōzu - JAPAN BOX
Umibōzu (海坊主 "Sea monk") is a spirit in Japanese folklore. He is said to live in the ocean and capsize the ship of anyone who dares to speak to him.
Facing Shadow: Jungian Thought and the Japanese Myth of …
2017年5月31日 · The myth illustrates Jung’s theories connecting the ego to the shadow, and the potentially peace-inducing effects of withdrawing our projections, the monstrous ‘others’ who reside within ourselves.
Imu and Historical Connections - OtakuKart
2024年9月29日 · The intriguing theory linking Imu to Japanese folklore was proposed by a fan on X (formerly known as Twitter) under the username @Rex_Kroko. This theory suggests that Imu’s powers may be inspired by the Hanzaki, a mythical yokai known for being monstrous versions of …