Ghost: Discover Legendary Yokai, Spirits, and Mythical Creatures

Shiryō
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Shiryō (死霊)

Shiryō are the spirits of the dead that linger in the world of the living, sometimes appearing due to sorrow, anger, or unfinished business.

Sōgenbi
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Sōgenbi (叢原火)

Sōgenbi is a flaming ghost from Kyoto, said to be the spirit of a monk cursed for stealing oil from a temple. It appears as a floating, weeping, fiery head near the Sōgen field.

Suppon-no-yūrei
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Suppon-no-yūrei (すっぽんの幽霊)

Suppon-no-yūrei is a ghost with the eerie face of a soft-shelled turtle, haunting areas with a grotesque and unsettling presence.