A powerful demon once said to haunt Gangō-ji Temple in Nara, attacking young priests until it was ultimately vanquished by a courageous boy.
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Gangi-kozō is a fish-loving water yokai often seen lurking near riverbanks or harbor steps, quietly watching for its next slippery meal.
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Garappa is a river-dwelling yokai native to Kyūshū. A regional variation of the more well-known kappa, it is mischievous but not always malicious.
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Gashadokuro is a massive, night-wandering skeleton made from the bones of those who died without burial. It stalks the land in silence, seeking to catch and devour lone travelers.
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Genbu is a revered guardian spirit in East Asian cosmology, represented as a black tortoise entwined with a snake. It symbolizes protection, endurance, and the direction of the north.
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Goryō are vengeful spirits of the dead, often aristocrats or nobles who died with deep resentment. Their wrath is believed to bring misfortune, disease, or disasters unless properly appeased through rituals and shrines.
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Guhin is a variant of the tengu, often portrayed with canine features and known for its unpredictable temperament—sometimes dangerous, sometimes protective.
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Gyūki, also known as Ushi-oni, is a fearsome ox-headed demon from western Japan, often depicted with a spider-like or monstrous body and feared for its malevolent nature.
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