Myth of the Day: Akki
In Japan's serene landscapes, malevolent entities lure and terrify, their chilling tales cautioning travelers of unseen dangers.
Region/Culture: Japan, Asia
Mythos: Japanese Mythology (including Shinto and Yokai traditions)
Primary Type/Nature: Monsters and Beasts
Mythical Attributes: Akki are malevolent yokai, often associated with malevolent spirits and demons.
Role in Mythos: Akki act as ominous harbingers and entities causing harm or misfortune.
Relation to Humans: Akki often torm…
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