Yūrei - Wikipedia
The yūrei is one of the only creatures in Japanese mythology to have a preferred haunting time (midtime of the hours of the Ox; around 2:00 am–2:30 am, when the veils between the world of the dead and the world of the living are at their thinnest).
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Yūrei - Yokai.com
ゆうれい. Translation: faint spirit, ghost. Alternate names: obake, shiryō, bōrei; other names exist for specific variations. Habitat: any; commonly found in graveyards, houses, or near the place of death. Diet: none. Appearance: There are many different types of yūrei.
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Yūrei (幽霊, Yūrei) are figures in Japanese folklore analogous to the Western model of ghosts. The name consists of two kanji, 幽 (yū), meaning "faint" or "dim" and 霊 (rei), meaning "soul" or "spirit".
Yūrei-zu - Wikipedia
Yūrei-zu (幽霊図) are a genre of Japanese art consisting of painted or woodblock print images of ghosts, demons and other supernatural beings. They are considered to be a subgenre of fūzokuga, "pictures of manners and customs." [1] . These types of art works reached the peak of their popularity in Japan in the mid- to late 19th century. [2] Yūrei.
All about Yurei: Japanese Ghosts & Undead (+ Examples) - Atlas …
The Yurei is the japanese equivalent of the “ghost” in Western culture. A question that frequently comes up when discussing yūrei is how they are distinct from yōkai—that is, how do yōkai and ghosts differ?
Yūrei - Japanese Ghost Spirit | mythicalcreatures.info
“Yūrei” is a term in Japanese folklore that refers to a type of ghost or spirit. These spirits are typically believed to be the souls of the deceased, especially those who died in a violent or unjust manner.
Yūrei - Shinto Wiki
Yūrei ( 幽霊) are figures in Japanese folklore analogous to the Western concept of ghosts. The name consists of two kanji, 幽 ( yū ), meaning "faint" or "dim" and 霊 ( rei ), meaning "soul" or "spirit".
Yokai.com | The Illustrated Database of Japanese Folklore
Welcome to Yokai.com, the illustrated database of Japanese folklore. This is an illustrated encyclopedia featuring ghosts, monsters, and legendary figures from Japan. All of the entries on this site are based on Japanese sources including …
YŪREI | BYU BAKEMONO | BYU Library
Yūrei refers to the spirits of humans who do not cross over to the other side and remain in the human world for personal reasons or because the funeral or burial rites were not sufficient or satisfactory.