Ahhh , wish I had more time for a decent pedestal, and some finishing touches... here's my Demon.
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Oni (鬼?) are creatures from Japanese folklore, variously translated as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. They are popular characters in Japanese art, literature and theatre.
They are often depicted wearing tiger-skin loincloths and carrying iron clubs, called kanabō . This image leads to the expression "oni with an iron club" ( oni-ni-kanabō?), that is, to be invincible or undefeatable. It can also be used in the sense of "strong beyond strong", or having one's natural quality enhanced or supplemented by the use of some tool.
Some villages hold yearly ceremonies to drive away oni, particularly at the beginning of Spring.
