Name Meaning
Enenra (煙々羅) is a yokai that is said to be made entirely of swirling smoke. It can only be seen by people with a pure heart and typically emerges from fires or incense burners.
- En = Smoke
- Enra = Misty, ethereal presence
Origin
- Described in Japanese folklore and classical kabuki theater as a spectral being emerging from fire.
- Sometimes referenced in Buddhist tales and medieval ghost stories.
Appearance
- Appears as a tall, wispy humanoid figure formed from thick smoke.
- Its shape shifts constantly as if caught in a slow wind.
- Dark, elusive eyes sometimes appear through the vapor.
Behavior & Myths
- Enenra is said to emerge from bonfires or flames, especially during rituals or ghostly nights.
- It can be benevolent or sinister depending on the legends—it may whisper secrets or vanish into the air.
- Visible only to the pure-hearted, making encounters rare and mystical.
Symbolism
- Represents impermanence, transformation, and spiritual purity.
- Symbolizes the unseen spirits that reside between realms.
- Often used in literature and art as a metaphor for the intangible and the hidden.
