Aburabozu

/ˌæbʊrəˈboʊzuː/ noun

Definition

In Japanese folklore, a supernatural being or monster shaped like a rolling lantern, often depicted as a fearsome headless figure.

Etymology

From Japanese 'abura' (oil) + 'bozu' (Buddhist monk or boy); a supernatural creature from Japanese folklore and traditional stories.

Kelly Says

The aburabozu represents a uniquely Japanese type of monster—tsukumogami—objects that gain spirits after 100 years of existence, reflecting Buddhist ideas about consciousness and age.

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