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Oni
Japanese
“ogre, demon (etymology debated)”
Where it comes from
possibly from on, 'to hide' (disputed)
The Legend
Oni are typically shown as horned, fanged ogre-like figures associated with punishing wrongdoing, and they remain a common figure in Japanese festivals like Setsubun today.
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