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Pantheon: Japanese
Classification: Yokai
Translation: Demon Fire
Habitat: Grasslands, Forests, Watersides, Graveyards
Diet: Life Energy

Key Points
- Ghosts of resentful people and animals who have become demonic balls of fire
Brief Bio
In Japanese folklore, Onibi (鬼火) refers to mysterious, glowing orbs of light often seen in marshes and swamps at night, sometimes described as resembling will-o'-the-wisps or fox fire. They are believed to be spirits born from the corpses of humans or animals, and are sometimes associated with intense grudges or malice. Onibi are also known to lure travelers off their path, leading them to their demise.
Onibi 鬼火

JAPANESE MYTHOLOGY
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