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This section contains information about phenomena that are generally believed to have a supernatural, mystical nature, and the very existence of which is currently in doubt.Phenomena Hierarchy

Tanuki

Added	Tue, 29/11/2022
Hierarchy	Phenomena Паранормальные способности Оборотень Тануки
Область распространения	Japan
Характерные признаки	→ → → → → → →
Sources	oknakirovsk.ru bestiary.us aminoapps.com

Tanuki (Tanuki, 狸 or た)) is a creature from Japanese mythology.

The creature looks like a badger or a raccoon dog. It is not a particularly intelligent, restless creature, unsuccessfully trying to make fun of people. It is believed that by putting leaves on their heads, tanuki can turn into anyone they want.

Some outstanding legendary Tanuki Japanese build temples and worship as gods.

The genitals of the creature with an area of 8 tatami (12 square meters) are a traditional symbol of good luck.

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