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'''Aoandon''', or '''Aoandō''' ({{ruby|青|あお}}{{ruby|行|あん}}{{ruby|灯|どん}} or 青行燈, "blue ''andon''") is a creature illustrated by [[Toriyama Sekien]] in his ''[[Konjaku Hyakki Shūi]]''. It was meant to represent the spirit that appeared during the game [[Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai]], after the last story was told. {{citation needed|date=November 2011}} The candles in the room during these meetings were often placed in blue-paper ''[[Traditional lighting equipment of Japan|andon]]'' lamps in order to create an eerie atmosphere, hence this creature's name. |
'''Aoandon''', or '''Aoandō''' ({{ruby|青|あお}}{{ruby|行|あん}}{{ruby|灯|どん}} or 青行燈, "blue ''andon''") is a creature illustrated by [[Toriyama Sekien]] in his ''[[Konjaku Hyakki Shūi]]''. It was meant to represent the spirit that appeared during the game [[Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai]], after the last story was told. {{citation needed|date=November 2011}} The candles in the room during these meetings were often placed in blue-paper ''[[Traditional lighting equipment of Japan#Andon|andon]]'' lamps in order to create an eerie atmosphere, hence this creature's name. |
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It appears as a human with a blue complexion and twin horns from its brow, and sharp teeth.[4] |
It appears as a human with a blue complexion and twin horns from its brow, and sharp teeth.[4] |
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Aoandon, or Aoandō (青行灯 or 青行燈, "blue andon") is a creature illustrated by Toriyama Sekien in his Konjaku Hyakki Shūi. It was meant to represent the spirit that appeared during the game Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, after the last story was told. [citation needed] The candles in the room during these meetings were often placed in blue-paper andon lamps in order to create an eerie atmosphere, hence this creature's name.
It appears as a human with a blue complexion and twin horns from its brow, and sharp teeth.[4]
Popular Culture
In the mobile game Onmyōji, Aoandon is a shikigami who loves storytelling.
References
External links
- Aoandon – The Blue Lantern Ghost at hyakumonogatari.com(English)
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