Kijo: The Terrifying Female Oni Women of Japanese Yokai Folklore
Nothing quite says “healthy attitude towards women” like a centuries-old folktale about ordinary ladies turning into Kijo. Today, we will explore these grotesque, horned female oni simply because they had the audacity to feel emotions. What exactly is Kijo (Meaning in Japanese)? In Japanese folklore, a Kijo is an “oni woman/female oni” — that is, […]
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