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> Pronunciation: (OH-nee)


> English name: Ogre / Demon


> Distinctive features: muscular humanoid demon ogre with wild hair, sharp fangs, horns, and colorful skin (red, blue, green). Usually wears only a loincloth and wields a spiked club (kanabo'o).


> Powers: Super strength, high durability, intimidation; some are skilled in magic or sorcery.


> Habitat: Mountains, caves, remote regions, and hell.


> Claim to fame: Icons of chaos and punishment in folklore. They serve in hell but not all are evil. some appear in festivals or folk tales. there's a story of a blue oni pretending to chase off his red oni friend to 'save a village' so he could be accepted by humans and prove he's honourable. others just love to torture though, so much like humans, there's all sorts. 


> Common tattoo depictions: Oni mask (not to be confused with hannya), head, or full body with club and flames. works at all sizes. 


> Tattoo symbolism: Strength, power, protection, warding off evil, ferocity.

if you'd like to know more about any of these creatures or if i'm missing one let me know! 

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oni://Utagawa_Yoshitaki

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