Japanese Hybrids in mythology

Mezu, the horse-headed demon guardian of the Japanese underworld

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Gozu A towering ox-headed guardian standing before the gates of Buddhist hell

Gozu : The Japanese Ox-Headed Guardian of the Underworld

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image of the legendary Baku from Japanese mythology

Baku : The Supernatural Nightmare Eater of Japan

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A towering shark-humanoid Samebito standing at the edge of a misty lake

Samebito : The Enigmatic Shark-Man of Japanese Lore

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Ningen : The Japanese Giant

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Nue : The Japanese Chimera

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Kappa : The River Menace

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A pair of Japanese Komainu at the entrance of a temple

Komainu : The Guardian Lion Dogs of Japan

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