Okinawan Folktales - Kijimuna
June 14th 2008 Okinawan Folktales - Kijimuna
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Okinawan Tree Spirit
Other names: Bungaya
On the island of Okinawa grow large banyans called gajumaru, no doubt special trees because they are said to be inhabited by the kijimuna — mischievous, fairy-like spirits that are easily the best known creatures in Okinawa
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