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A Yama-biko as illustrated by Toriyama Sekien.

The Yamabiko (幽谷響?, "echo") is an echoing spirit from Japanese folklore. They appear as small, furry humanoid creatures often depicted in a sitting position. They are found dwelling in mountains, valleys or caverns because this intensifies their echoes. They will always repeat the sounds of other noises such as those created by humans. Although they are often heard they are rarely ever seen. If anyone attempts to touch one it will feel like their hand is going through molasses.

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 [[File:SekienYamabiko.jpg|thumb|right|A Yama-biko as illustrated by [[Toriyama Sekien]].]]
-'''The Yamabiko''' (幽谷響?, "echo") is an echoing spirit from Japanese folklore. They appear as small, furry humanoid creatures often depicted in a sitting position. They are found dwelling in mountains, valleys or caverns because this intensifies their echoes. They will always repeat the sounds of other noises such as human voices. Although they are often heard they are rarely ever seen. If anyone attempts to touch one it will feel like their hand is going through molasses.
+'''The Yamabiko''' (幽谷響?, "echo") is an echoing spirit from Japanese folklore. They appear as small, furry humanoid creatures often depicted in a sitting position. They are found dwelling in mountains, valleys or caverns because this intensifies their echoes. They will always repeat the sounds of other noises such as those created by humans. Although they are often heard they are rarely ever seen. If anyone attempts to touch one it will feel like their hand is going through molasses.
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