Tsukumogami

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Tsukumogami
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Information
Alternate Names/Spellings	付喪神, "Item/Object Kami", "Item/Object Spirit", "Kami of Tool"
Origins	Japanese Mythology, Legend and Folklore
Alignment
Element
Species	Yōkai
Appearance

Origins

The Tsukumogami is a creature with origins in Japanese mythology, legend and folklore.

Appearance

• Abumi-guchi - A furry creature formed from the stirrup of a mounted military commander that works for Yama Orochi.
• Bakezōri - An animated pair of straw zori sandals.
• Biwabokuboku - An animated Biwa.
• Boroboro-ton - An animated comforter.
• Chōchinobake - An animated lantern, also known as Burabura.
• Eritategoromo- An animated Buddhist high-priest robe.
• Hahakigami- An animated broom (or ōnusa).
• Ichiren-bozu - Animated prayer beads.
• Ittan-momen - An animated roll of cotton.
• Jatai - Animated kimono sash.
• Kameosa - An animated sake jar.
• Kasa-obake - An animated umbrella. Also known as Hone Karakasa
• Kosode-no-te - An animated kimono robe.
• Kotofurunushi-An animated Koto
• Kurayarō - An animated saddle
• Kyōrinrin - Animated scrolls or papers.
• Meganejin - Animated spectacles.
• Minowaraji - An animated Mino straw coat
• Morinji-no-okama - An animated tea kettle. Another variation is Zenfushō
• Nyoijiza i- An animated back scratcher
• Osakōburi - An animated crown.
• Sakabashira- An animated house pillar, installed upside down.
• Shamichoro - An animated shamisen
• Shirōneri - An animated mosquito netting or animated dust clothes.
• Shōgorō - An animated gong
• Ungaikyo - An animated mirror.
• Waniguchi - An animated temple bell or gong.
• Yamaoroshi - An animated grater.
• Zorigami - An animated clock.

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