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Key Points
Pantheon: Japanese
Classification: Yokai
*Tengu were originally depicted as having human, monkey and bird like qualities. Their "modern" appearance is based on the kami Sarutahiko Ōkami
- Powerful and protects spirits that dwell in the mounts and forest, but are extremely dangerous, so they were both feared and respected
- Known for their long noses and red faces
Tengu 天狗
JAPANESE MYTHOLOGY
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