| Akagashira | ||
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| Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Romanized | Akagashira | |
| Kanji | 赤頭 | |
| Kana | あかがしら | |
| Meaning | Red head | |
| Type | Unknown | |
| Places | Tottori Prefecture, Kōchi Prefecture | |
| Book(s) | Tosa Bakemono Ehon | |
Akagashira (赤頭, Akagashira) is a yōkai from Japanese folklore.
Description
A plant-like humanoid with intense red hair that can burn ones eyes if looked at. Akagashira is mentioned in the Hyakki Yagyo Emaki.
Gallery
Akagashira from the Tosa Bakemono Ehon
References
- Akagashira on Japanese Wikipedia