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by Yuka Morii
Clay sculpture
Mind-reading ape spirit of Hida and Mino, warming itself at campfires and aiding forest workers.
A yokai found in the folklore of Hida and Mino, said to possess the ability to read people's minds. It resembles a large ape covered in long black hair but causes no harm to humans. According to legend, it may approach people gathered around a fire in the mountains and even lend a hand with their work.
A yokai found in the folklore of Hida and Mino, said to possess the ability to read people's minds. It resembles a large ape covered in long black hair but causes no harm to humans. According to legend, it may approach people gathered around a fire in the mountains and even lend a hand with their work.