Oni

Demonic ogres in Japanese myth, often malevolent.

Core Themes

• Demonic power and fear.
• Linked to Demon.

Cultural Connections

• Japanese: In folklore and art.

Related Concepts & Sources

Tengu (related creature), Underworld Realms (context), Divine Punishment (theme)

Identified as: type of yōkai from Japanese folklore, variously translated as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. Recorded there as oni. Source: Wikidata Q730052.