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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

Hikashi-baba

Added	Tue, 13/11/2018
Hierarchy	Phenomena Неизвестные существа Сухопутные существа Хикэси-баба
Область распространения	Japan
Характерные признаки	→ →
Sources	aminoapps.com bestiary.us

In Japanese mythology, a demon who takes the form of a gray-haired old woman who wanders from house to house and blows out lanterns.

Her goal is to make the world darker, that's why she extinguishes the beautiful paper lanterns that decorate Japanese homes. Youkai by nature do not like bright light and fun. Baba also creates more suitable conditions for other youkai, who are no longer so harmless.

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