Akuma

demonic earth Japanese single tradition · 1

A general term for the worst of the worst demons and devils. It is the Japanese Christian term for the Devil, and the Japanese Buddhist term for the Mara.

Relationships

co occurs with: Akurojin-no-hi, Amabie, Ama no Fuchigoma, Akkorokamui, Amaburakosagi, Amamehagi, Abumi-guchi, Abura-akago, Abura-sumashi, Agubanba, Ahiratsu-hime, Ajisukitakahikone, Akabeko, Aka Manto, Akaname, Akashita, Akateko, Akubōzu, Akugyo
syncretized with: the devil, Mara

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Mentioned by

Akkorokamui
Amaburakosagi
Amamehagi
Abumi-guchi
Abura-akago
Abura-sumashi
Agubanba
Ahiratsu-hime
Ajisukitakahikone
Akabeko
Aka Manto
Akaname
Akashita
Akateko
Akubōzu
Akugyo

Sources

wikipedia (1)

List of legendary creatures from Japan

Source passages

“A general term for the worst of the worst demons and devils, the Japanese Christian term for the Devil, and the Japanese Buddhist term for the Mara.”
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