Tengu: The Bird Demons Of Japanese Mythology - (Japanese Mythology & Folklore Explained)

Today we examine the part man part bird spirit from Japanese Mythology, The Tengu.
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[MythologyFictionExplained]

Excuse the pronunciation as you can tell I'm not Japanese.

[patrickcunzio]

I've always been partial to the story of the Samurai Yoshitsune. The young boy who was trained by the head Tengu Sojobou in the art of swordsmanship, magic, and strategy. It shows a more benevolent side to the Tengu you don't often see.

[SlashRfnR]

The castle grows loud with the sound of scurrying, the Tengu will see to the rats

[Black.Rose]

Not familiar with Japanese mythology but this has peaked my interest

[breif]

I absolutely adore Yo-Kai, and Tengu, and all sorts of Japanese mythology.

[scolopendragon]

👺 <— Tengu
And did you know that the Pokémon Shiftry is based on this mythological figure?

[Davlavi]

Tengu were said to have taught the first ninja

[suspiciousafternoon]

who else came here from Ghost of Tsushima Tengu boss fight?

''Do you not fear the demon's curse?''

[andrealentz]

Hey sweetheart today I signed up to be a patreon of your channel sorry I can't give more I work in fast food so I'm broke Hahahah I want to see you succeed, dear. You deserve it. Thank you for inspiring me with your sincerity and perseverance. I truly adore you. I hope to talk to you more, dear.

[Crunch_Buttsteak]

I encountered a Japanese Tengu while I was hiking near the base of Mt. Fuji. I was in shock of what I was seeing, the Tengu was slightly glowing, & it appeared to give me a slight nod as it retreated into the forest.

[robertocervantes]

Its kinda funny that in ghost of tsushima you fight tengu in a mythic tale.

[XXXI]

Omg yes!!! I love and Live for Japanese mythology, please add some tribal African and Aztec/Mayan mythologies too, I love these so much.

[dennisfischer]

I love Japanese Mythology before now I only found year old videos so thank you here's some more information about the Tengu they used to have long noses but evolved into a beak and are used to punish people who do evil their name can mean ' heavenly dog"

[kevindenis]

It would have been cool if in Nioh 2, there was a Tengu boss based off the long nosed red tengu which are the more famous type of their kind, one who just laughs and offers you a reword for proving your might to him after winning. Honestly love Japanese mythology and how crazy and wacky it can be with creative creatures spirits and demons. Will always remember that one kite tengu from Sekiro...that one straight up made me laugh. 👺

[username]

When the tengu summons gold i just imagine the man, pretending for a while, letting the gold rain down while yelling "oh noooo"

[bluepunk]

Fascinating to see how they characters have changed in look and deeds. I’m currently playing a Tengu Samurai in a Pathfinder rpg campaign.

[crimsonfang]

I would love to see more Japanese folklore😊 keep up the amazing work I love listening to you tell stories

[thatotherguy]

Tengu; one of my favourite Shapeshifter to play in Werewolf: The Apocalypse.

[KirbyJason]

I honestly think they look be one of my favorite Yōkai's and favorite mythological creature in general

[josephlankford]

Sojobo, regarded as a wise and powerful Tengu. Often considered the king of Tengu, he appears in the legend where he trains Ushiwakamaru.