Koppa Tengu In Japanese mythology, Tengu can develop in two different ways. Those that are wicked and ignorant develop into ko-tengu, or small Tengu. Those who were wise and knowledgable would become dai-tengu, or big [ … ]
Uriel Commonly known as one of the major archangels, Uriel works alongside Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael. Among the angels, Uriel is the archangel of wisdom, the sun, and light. In the eyes of religion, Uriel [ … ]
Archangel The Archangels are eighth in the rank of the angels. Similar to the Power-ranked angels, the archangels serve as warriors for God. However, they are not completely warriors, they are also messengers for God. In [ … ]
Genbu Also known as the Black Tortoise, Genbu belongs to the Ssu-Ling group of 4 Chinese constellation symbols. Genbu signifies North, the color black, winter, and water. It also portrayed by a snake, its image [ … ]
Ardha Its full name ‘Ardhanarishvara’ combines three words which translates to ‘half,’ ‘woman,’ and ‘lord,’ which means the “Lord who is half woman.” Its right side is male, with prominent masculine features taken from Shiva, while [ … ]
Mot His name Mot, which translates to ‘death,’ is the Canaanite god of death. He attempted to destroy Baal, the god of fertility. By the time Mot’s father threatened his throne, Mot’s practice finally ceased. [ … ]
Kin-Ki Kin-Ki is based on one of the four oni controlled by Fujiwara No Chikata. This oni is named after gold and Kin-Ki’s body is so strong that no weapons can pierce through it. Persona [ … ]
Shiki-Ouji Shiki-Ouji is based on the shikiouji, a powerful type of Shikigami that could only be summoned by those that are highly skilled in the mystical arts of Yin and Yang. This Shikigami could be [ … ]
Mokoi Ominous spirits of Murngin origin, the Mokoi inhabit the jungle. They thirst for children and abduct them to eat. They also pursue those who practice dark magic and would exhaust their strength in pursuit [ … ]
Mandrake A mandrake sprouts from the tombs of those who have passed away with guilt. According to legends, uprooting the poisonous Mandragora will cause it to emit a high-pitched, bloodcurdling scream which echoes that of [ … ]
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