Tengu

Bird-like spirits in Japanese myth, tied to mountains and mischief.

Core Themes

• Mischief and protection.
• Linked to Trickster Spirits.

Cultural Connections

• Japanese: In Shinto folklore.

Related Concepts & Sources

Oni (related creature), Mountains (context), Magic (theme)

Identified as: type of legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion. Recorded there as tengu. Source: Wikidata Q742360.

Classified As

• yōkai