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Pantheon: Japanese
Classification: Kami
Appearance: Shinigami vary in appearance as it the term refers to a function and not so much a species or type of entitiy
Key Points
Kami that invite humans towards death
Brief Bio
Shinigami (Japanese: 死神, lit. 'kami of death') are kami that invite humans toward death in certain aspects of Japanese religion and culture. Shinigami have been described as monsters, helpers, and creatures of darkness. Shinigami are used for tales and religions in Japanese culture.
Shinigami 死神
JAPANESE MYTHOLOGY
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