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Mononoke meaning

What does mononoke mean? In short, a mononoke is an umbrella term for an evil spirit in Japan. They are natural or supernatural spirit-beings that can possess a person, cause illness or death.  The term mononoke appears frequently in Japanese Heian period literature.  Mononoke are often seen as a spiritual manifestation of jealousy or resentment. …

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