9 Ghosts Japan's Most Legendary

Japanese folklore is unique and no end to the discussion. Often we know the various ghosts and legends of Japan from movies or anime. Here will be revealed 9 Ghosts Japan most often talked about. Some may have you know, but you should see the other. let's direct us refer only:
 1. Kappa
Maybe you're not too surprised when he first saw the image of this creature. It looked like a little devil, often also called monkey water. A Kappa has an indentation on its head and the indentation was filled with water from the original. If the water is spilled, lost their magical powers. Kappa usually drink blood, but it depends on whether he is good or evil. Kappa love cucumbers, and if there is a family who wants to be protected kappa or avoid bad luck, they usually write their names on cucumbers and throw it in the pool Kappa. These creatures are known polite and always keep their promises. Kappa strange story in Japanese folklore is the number of different versions of Kappa. There is a one-eyed Kappa, Kappa furry, timid Kappa, Kappa mountaineers and even party Kappa.
 2. Kasa Kasa
-Obake-Obake is kind tsukumogami, objects suddenly become alive after 100 years. The notion of inanimate objects that suddenly life seems reasonable to look at the beginnings of various folklore or legends. The strange thing about Kasa-Obake is that they have their own name, only to separate them from other tsukumogami. It is true, Kasa-Obake is the umbrella name handlebars.
 3. Nuppeppo
Not much information about Nuppeppo. Nuppeppo is demon blob of human flesh. They walked with their hands and are often found in tombs or temples empty midnight. Where did they come from? Why do they live? What smells they sting? Why most pictures they look funny? We do not have much information about this horror movie fodder. 
 4. Makura-gaeshi
Unique from Japanese folklore is because the creature-like creatures who do strange things. Makura-gaeshi is ignorant of the famous spirits like shifting a pillow while people sleep. Some sources say they also like to sprinkle sand in the eyes of humans and steal the soul, but the best known of these is ignorance ghost likes to shift the cushions. There is no story that explains how far the pillow moved, several sources tell me they just dropped the pillow when its owner fell asleep.  
5. Mokumokuren
Mokumokuren also one of the Japanese demon who likes to do strange things. In ancient Japan, the sliding doors are made of plain paper. Surely the paper can be perforated and torn. Mokumokuren is the spirit that inhabits perforated paper sliding doors. If the owner of the paper sliding doors sloppy and a lot of holes, many Mokumokuren who peered through the hole. Indeed, it is a bit scary. The only way to get rid of Mokumokuren is fixing holes door.
 6. Konak jiji
konak jiji are nasty little creatures. This ghost-shaped baby and was hiding in a remote mountainous area waiting for pedestrians to pass. When the victim is in sight, Konak jiji began to cry, and pedestrians who had a heart would find and stop the crying baby to comfort him. Though it is a big mistake. Konak jiji when lifted, the weight will grow unbearable. Some sources say they can grow up to 350 kilograms, enough to create serious damage to anyone who picked it up. Sometimes the victim can not drop Konak jiji because he was paralyzed. However, if anyone can survive with severe Konak jiji, it will give them magical powers.  
7. Akaname 
Akaname can be interpreted as a 'sycophant dirt', and it is not wrong. Akaname is a type of Japanese ghost mengeriikan who lick the dirty bathroom with the help of the tongue and saliva toxic. It is believed to be a way of parents to get their children maintain the cleanliness of the bathroom.
 8. Ittan moment
Ittan moments seem harmless enough, although only a piece of white cloth 33 feet. Habit beas fly at night, a little odd, but not too scary. This creature is not scary, until they commit their crimes. They wrap around the head and her skull crushed to death. Even so, Ittan happy moment when gain the trust of people to wear. It is still a mystery.
 9. Shirme 
The latter is probably the most bizarre. Shirme is the designation for male eyes in the anus. Not much information about him today. In fact, there is only one recorded on Shirme story, and the story is very popular story writer and artist maker Japan Yosa Buson is in his paintings. Stories about Shirme it tells the story of a samurai who was walking alone on even days when someone called him. He turned and saw a mysterious man to undress and show her ass and glistening eyes emerged from it. Samurai was frightened and ran away. Since then Shirme never seen again

timun mas "cucumber mas" legends of Central Java

"cucumber mas" legends of Central Java

In ancient times, there lived a couple of farmers. They lived in a village near the forest. They live happily. Unfortunately they have not only blessed with any children.
Every day they pray to the Almighty. They prayed for a child immediately given. One day a giant pass their residence. The giant heard the prayers of husband and wife. The giant then give them the seeds of cucumbers.
"Plant these seeds. Later you will get a girl, "said Giant. "Thank you, Giants," said the husband and wife. "But there are a prerequisite. At age 17 the child should you leave it to me, "said Giant. Husband and wife were very long for a child. Therefore, without thinking they agree.
The farmer's wife husband and then plant the seeds of cucumbers. Every day they take care of the plants start to grow it as good as possible. Months later grew a golden cucumbers.
Cucumber was increasingly large and heavy. When the fruit was ripe, they pick it. With their carefully cut the fruit. Their surprise, inside the fruit that they found the baby girl who was very pretty. The husband and wife were very happy. They named the baby Timun Mas.
Year after year passed. Mas cucumbers grown into a beautiful girl. Both parents are very proud of him. But they became very afraid. Due to the anniversary of Cucumber Mas 17th, the Giant came back. The giant menangih promise to take Timun Mas.
The farmer was trying to be calm. "Wait a minute. Timun Mas are playing. My wife will call him, "he said. The farmer went to see her son. "Anakkku, take this," he said as he handed her a cloth bag. "It will help you fight the giant. Now run as fast as possible, "he said. Cucumber Mas then immediately fled.
Husband and wife were saddened by the departure of Timun Mas. But they were not willing to have his son becomes food giant. Giant waited long enough. He became impatient. He knew, had lied to husband and wife. Then he destroyed the farmer's cottage. Then he chased Cucumber Mas forest.
Giant immediately ran after Timun Mas. Giants closer. Cucumber Mas immediately took a handful of salt from the cloth bag. Then the salt was sprinkled toward the Giants. Suddenly a vast sea was spread. Giant was forced to swim with difficulty.
Cucumber Mas running again. But then the Giants almost caught up. Cucumber Mas back take a magical object from his pocket. He took a handful of chili. The chili was thrown toward the giant. Instantly tree with branches and sharp thorns giant trap. Giant screaming in pain. While Cucumber Mas ran to save themselves.
But the Giants really strong. He was again almost caught Timun Mas. Then Cucumber Mas also issued three magical objects. He spread the seeds of cucumbers magical. Instantly grows cucumber field is very broad. Giant very tired and hungry. He also ate a cucumber-fresh cucumber it with gusto. Because of too much eating, sleeping giant.
Cucumber Mas back escape. He ran hard. But over time the power runs out. Worse because the giant awakened from sleep. Giant again almost caught. Cucumber Mas very frightened. He threw the last weapon, a handful of shrimp paste. Again miracle. A vast mud lake outspread. Giant fell into it. His hands were almost reached Cucumbers Mas. But the mud lake was pulled to the bottom. Giant panic. He could not breathe, and then sank.
Cucumbers Mas relief. He has survived. Cucumber Mas returned to his parents' house. Mom and Dad really happy to see Mas Cucumber Cucumber Mas survived. They greet him. "Thank you, God. You saved my son, "they said happily.
Since then Timun Mas can live quietly with his parents. They can live happily without fear again.
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history "Baturaden" version royal aide

history "Baturaden" version royal aide

Once upon a time in the land of Java, there is a handsome young man named Suta. The young man was a maid in the Duchy Kutaliman, Banyumas, Central Java. Task young man is taking care of the horses and clean the stables (stables). Duke's horse Kutaliman

 Suta is a figure of a hardworking and honest. Therefore, he never had any problems during work in the Duchy. One day, as usual after taking care of the horse Duke Kutaliman, Suta around the Duchy. He was pleased to take a walk to unwind once familiar environment in which to work. Vast duchy certainly can not he surrounded in one trip. So every day this modest young man will run in different locations.

 Suta just passed a mango tree when he heard a woman scream. He ran towards the sound source. A large snake appeared behind pohan mahogany is opening his mouth wide, and ready to prey on a woman in front of him. She stood rigid, white.Despite a fear of seeing such a large snake, but without thinking Suta move closer. He tried to help the women helpless. Duke's grooms was not a great swordsman, but strong determination against the big snake made him the courage to face the snake. Painstakingly thin young man was conquering the snake. Shred and slashes his sword finally managed to shut down the venomous animals.Instantly also women who almost fell prey to a snake lying on the ground and fainted. A waistband (nurse) carried her to the side of the pavilion not far from mahogany. Suta was on him. He was surprised to learn who he had earlier selamatkannya. It turns out the woman is the daughter of the Duke Kutaliman.As one of the occupants of the duchy, Suta previously had often heard of the beauty and subtlety of character daughter of the Duke. But, nevertheless he had never met. He is very happy to be face to face with him. The princess is very grateful to Suta who had saved his life.Since the incident, Suta and daughter of the Duke became familiar. They often met and chatted. Eventually they became fond of one another. Until finally ventured Suta asked the princess to her father, Duke Kutaliman.Duke had already heard her closeness with the grooms. However, she did not think her daughter apply Suta be reckless, given the social status of both are very different. When suta expressed his intention, Duke's wrath. He felt insulted. "Kuu is a shelf (maid). Do not deserve you side by side with my daughter, "he said.Then Duke ordered the guards to imprison the servant in the dungeon. Suta assessed presumptuous for daring to woo the daughter of the Duke.Knowing this, the princess was sad. He had no idea if his father would be very angry. Moreover Suta never in feed and drinking while he was in prison were damp, dark, airless. His heart was burning to know the man she loved was suffering.
                Daughter of the Duke and then formulate a plan. He requested the assistance of a trust to issue entailed Suta of the dungeon. While he waited with his horse on one side in the Duchy. The plan was carried out on one night, the waistband crept towards the dungeon. He got past the guards were asleep because eating cake that had been prepared beforehand. Waistband also meet Suta.
                Inside the cell, lying Suta weak. Which was originally skinny body became increasingly thin. She was also shivering. Entailed giving him clothes. They then came out and went to the daughter of the Duke already plainclothes like villagers.
                Suta and daughter ride horses and drove out of the Duchy. Fortunately the night was very dark dense that it is difficult to recognize them. Daughter rode faster and faster. He directed his horse towards the south slopes of Mount Slamet.
                As the day wore on, they were tired and resting near a river. Daughter realized that Suta was sick with a fever, he was taking care suta lovingly. Because of his patience, Suta was gradually recovered.
                Suta and daughter liked the location where they are located. Cool weather and beautiful scenery makes them fall in love. Eventually they married and start a family there. The place is now known by the name Baturaden which means helper and nobility.