猫鬼
demonic single tradition · 1
猫鬼 are mysterious cats described in the Sui dynasty. The text does not elaborate on their specific traits or behaviors.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 599
- Historical notes
- Sui dynasty
Relationships
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Nekomata appear in stories even earlier than in Japan. In the Sui dynasty, the words 猫鬼 and 金花猫 described mysterious cats.”
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