Mujina (貉) is an old Japanese term primarily referring to the Japanese badger, but traditionally to the Japanese raccoon dog (tanuki), causing confusion. [1][2] Adding to the confusion, it may also refer to the introduced masked palm civet [citation needed], and in some regions badger-like animals or Japanese raccoon dog are also called mami.

Appearance: Mujina are badgers who have developed magical powers and become yōkai. While mujina was once a common word for badger, these days anaguma refers to ordinary badgers while the term mujina is reserved exclusively for their yōkai form.

2023年11月2日 · In Japanese mythology, the Mujina is a shape-shifting yokai (spirit) that mocks and deceives human beings. The word Mujina can refer to the Japanese badger, racoon-dog, civet, or fox. As opposed to other spirit animals, the Mujina’s rare and uncommon. It’s seldom spotted or encountered by human beings.

Mujina is a mythical creature from Japanese folklore. It is commonly depicted as a humanoid figure with no face or facial features. Instead, where a face should be, there is a smooth, featureless expanse of skin, adding to its eerie and unsettling appearance.

Mujina (貉 or むじな, Mujina) is an old Japanese term primarily referring to the badger. In some regions the term refers instead to the raccoon dog (tanuki) or fox (kitsune). The Mujina of Japanese folklore is an avid shapeshifter and deceiver of humans.

Alternate names: bakedanuki; referred to as mujina or mami in some areas Habitat: mountains and forests; found throughout Japan Diet: carnivorous; feeds on small wild animals, with a fondness for alcohol. Appearance: The tanuki rivals the kitsune for the most well-known animal yōkai. Sometimes called a raccoon dog in English, the tanuki is in ...

Mujina (貉) is an old Japanese term primarily referring to the Japanese badger, but traditionally to the Japanese raccoon dog (tanuki), causing confusion. Adding to the confusion, it may also refer to the introduced masked palm civet [citation needed], and in some regions badger-like animals or Japanese raccoon dog are also called mami.

In the ethereal realm of Japanese mythology, a peculiar creature wanders, known by the name Mujina. This being, elusive as the whispering winds of an autumn eve, boasts an array of physical forms. Often likened to a badger or a raccoon dog, its fur is a cloak of shadows, eyes glinting like jewels in the rough.

2024年10月19日 · In the depths of Japanese folklore, where the veil between the natural and supernatural blurs, there dwells a captivating figure known as the Mujina. This enigmatic water spirit, often depicted as a raccoon dog, has captured the imagination of storytellers and captivated audiences for centuries.

2024年8月3日 · The mujina’s complex and enigmatic nature has captivated the Japanese imagination for centuries. It represents the fluidity of identity, the power of illusion, and the ever-present potential for transformation within both ourselves and the world around us.