Chōchinbi

demonic earth Japanese single tradition · 1

Chōchinbi are demonic flames (onibi) which resemble paper lanterns in Japanese folklore. They appear in the footpaths between rice fields but disappear whenever somebody gets too close.

Relationships

co occurs with
Chōchin'obake, Chimimōryō
aspect of
onibi

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“Chōchinbi: Demonic flames (onibi) which resemble paper lanterns and appear in the footpaths between rice fields, but disappear whenever somebody gets too close.”

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