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===[[Oni_(demon)|Oni]]=== | ===[[Oni_(demon)|Oni]]=== | ||
:There are the buddhist oni (either imps or patron deities) and the pagan oni (malicious ogres or beasts). Food for eerie tales, oni-slaying epics and more. | :There are the buddhist oni (either imps or patron deities) and the pagan oni (malicious ogres or beasts). Food for eerie tales, oni-slaying epics and more. | ||
:A relevant expression is "Oni ni Kanabô" ("strong beyond strong"). It can also have the proverbial meaning that great power should only be | :A relevant expression is "Oni ni Kanabô" ("strong beyond strong"). It can also have the proverbial meaning that great power should only be granted to the worthy. | ||
:Oni-gokko is the game of tag. The "it" in the game of tag is the "oni" in oni-gokko. Another interesting reference is the "oni warrior" Musashibo Benkei. | :Oni-gokko is the game of tag. The "it" in the game of tag is the "oni" in oni-gokko. Another interesting reference is the "oni warrior" Musashibo Benkei. | ||
===[[Konoko]]=== | ===[[Konoko]]=== | ||
:''More notes on the meaning of "Konoko" and where it occurs in the real world can be found on the [[Talk:Trivia]] page. | :''More notes on the meaning of "Konoko" and where it occurs in the real world can be found on the [[Talk:Trivia]] page. | ||