#Akkorokamui

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Akkorokamui, Ashketanne Mat

Origin: Hokkaidō (Japan), Taiwan, Korea The Akkorokamui is a gigantic bright red, 120 meter long part-human-part-octopus kami from Funka Bay (Hokkaidō) that has also been sighted in varius other locations like Taiwan and Korea. The Akkorokamui is also characteristically can self-amputate and regenerate limbs. Offerings to Akkorokamui is believed to heal ailments of the body, in particular, disfigurements and broken limbs

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OCTOber day 19, Akkorokamui!

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Cryptid of the Day: Akkorokamui

Description: Akkorokamui is a giant octopus of Ainu folklore, which supposedly lurks in the Funka Bay in Hokkaido, and has even been seen in Taiwan and Korea since the 19th century. Missionary John Batchelor recounted an encounter that three men had with the beast, claiming that the men caught the octopus while hunting sword fish.

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Bakeneko vs Humans

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Kraken are….big.

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Akkorokamui

Akkorokamui is a gigantic octopus-like monster from Ainu folklore, similar to the Nordic Kraken, which supposedly lurks in Uchiura Bay in Hokkaido. It is said that its enormous body can reach sizes of up to 120 metres (390 feet) in length. Its name can be translated as "tentacle-holding kamuy."

According to legend, Akkorokamui was once a gigantic spider named Yaushikep who lived in the mountains nearby a village named Rebunge. One day, Yaushikep ascended down to Rebunge and caused havoc. Fearing for their lives, the villagers prayed to the gods to save them. Their prayers were answered by the sea god Repun Kamuy, who pulled Yaushikep into Uchiura Bay. It is said that Yaushikep turned into a giant octopus who took over the bay as its god and since then, he has been known by the villagers as At-kor-kamuy or Akkorokamui.

Ainu reverence of this monster has permeated into Shinto, which has incorporated Akkorokamui as a minor kami. Self purification practices for Akkorokamui are often strictly followed. While Akkorokamui is often presented as a benevolent kami with powers to heal and bestow knowledge, it is fickle and has the propensity to do harm. Akkorokamui's nature as an octopus means that it is persistent and it is near impossible to escape its grasp without permission.

Akkorokamui enjoys the sea and offerings which reflect this: fish, crab, mollusks, and the like are particular favorites of Akkorokamui, which give back that which it gave. Homage to Akkorokamui is often for ailments of the limbs or skin, but mental purification and spiritual release is particularly important.

Akkorokamui is characteristically described with the ability to self-amputate, like several octopus species, and regenerate limbs. This characteristic manifests in the belief in Shinto that Akkorokamui has healing powers. Consequently, it is believed among followers that giving offerings to Akkorokamui will heal ailments of the body, in particular, disfigurements and broken limbs.

Shrines in dedication to Akkorokamui and associated octopus deities are found throughout Japan.

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When they were Yaushikep, they would terrorize the village of Rebunge, however fervent prayer was answered by the sea god Repun Kamuy, who dragged Yaushikep into the sea, transforming the red spider into an octopus. Now, as Atkor Kamuy, they act as the ambivalent god of Uchiura Bay, equal parts protective and merciless, capable of swallowing passing ships and whales with ease.

When Atkor Kamuy appears above the waves, both the sky and the water are coloured red to reflect the scale of the deity's massive manifestation.

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Rewrite Sonic x Rewrite(GenderSwap)

on my AU Rewrite Sonic did follow a Female Rewrite who she was totally confuse about "Feels Love", event Rewrite Sonic is a chaotic but he have good heart to care someone percious from him.

Credits:

Art made (c) Akkorokamui

Rewrite(GS) (c) Myself

Rewrite Sonic (c) SpringlessEcho

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Akkorokamui Unknown Creatures from Around the World #shorts #creatures #...

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Sonictober 2024 Day 16! Theme: Secret. Eclipse the Darkling, the Black Arms’ contingency plan for their revenge against Shadow. He may not be able to best his older brother in a fight, but tearing his mind apart from the inside out works just as well.

Art by Akkorokamui

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Writing Reference: Legendary Creatures

Air Creatures

Ahool

Jersey Devil

Mothman

Thunderbird

Water Creatures

Lake Monsters

Akkorokamui

Bessie

Bunyip

Cadborosaurus

Champ

Chessie

Dobhar-Chu

El Cuero

Issie

Lagarfljót Worm

Loch Ness Monster

Nahuelito

Sea Monsters

Merfolk

Moha moha

Swamp Monsters

Bunyip

El Hombre Caimán

Honey Island Swamp Monster

River Monsters

Altamaha-ha

Bunyip

Encantado

Grootslang

Lizard Man

Loveland Frogman

Mamlambo

Mokele-mbembe

Land Creatures

Almas

Barmanou

Batutut

Bearilla

Beast of Bladenboro

Beast of Bray Road

Beast of Exmoor

Beast of Gévaudan

Bigfoot

Chupacabra

Dingonek

Ebu Gogo

Fouke Monster

Mapinguary

Moehau

Mongolian Death Worm

Nandi Bear

Orang Pendek

Ozark Howler

Pope Lick Monster

Skunk Ape

Tatzelwurm

Thylacine

Wendigo

Yeren

Yeti

Yowie

Source ⚜ More: Writing Notes & References Writing References: Worldbuilding ⚜ Plot ⚜ Character

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Question: if the TS Cast existed in the real world, what nationality do you think they’d be?

This is my headcanon:

*A lot of it is based off of food they like 💀💀💀 but bare with me. This idea has been brewing in my mind a lot and I gotta get it out there.

Ais: Japanese. I think this is the most obvious one. The Shinto gates, the red oni horns, he drinks green tea, the yukata he wears. Also there’s a possibility that Ocudeus was inspired by the ancient Japanese kraken called Akkorokamui of Ainu, but that’s just my prediction. I also see him as a Wasian. Maybe I’m projecting my biracialness hehe.

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Leander: German. This one I’m a little “???” on but he’s a heavy drinker and I know beer is an iconic beverage in Germany. Legal drinking age is also 14 with adult supervision. Also according to this by the amazing @eridiasangel, Leander likes hashbrowns, and potato is a staple food in Germany. Then there’s the magic flowers symbolism and it reminds of the movie Tangled inspired by the German folktale.

Kuras: Egyptian or Iraqi! I’m basing this off his design choice, but also Eridia is heavily inspired from Arabian/Islamic architecture so if we assume Kuras was the “founding father” of Eridia, than I think it’s safe to assume he is of that descent irl. There’s also the House of Knowledge in Egypt and House of Wisdom in Baghdad so it fits him perfectly.

Edit: thanks to anon who informed me Arabian is actually an ethnolinguistic group!! 👍

Mhin: Chinese. I’m basing this off of this TS post. Many people think it’s the Chinese food, Tang Yuan. Other than that I’m kinda 🧍‍♀️on this one. I could also see them being European cuz they give gothic, Victorian vibes.

Edit: also their name reminds me of the Chinese name, Min, which means “quick” and “clever”

Vere: I am really stuck on Vere, but I have to say Filipino maybe Taiwanese cuz it’s canon he likes Fruit Oolong Tea.

What do you guys think? Do you agree or have another nationality in mind for them?

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Akkorokamui, another original character, in revealing clothes. I've tested a body type for him, it needs updating in its physical design and in this drawing too.

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Rippling Spring—Ais

The one thing I find the most riveting about Ais, is the monster that lives within his skull: Ocudeus

With the prefix obviously being pulled from "octopus", however the suffix is what I'm truly curious about.

Which could possibly be derived from "Asmodeus" whose earliest etymology has connections to "wrath" and "demon". Heralded as a Prince of Hell, he was assigned the Sin of Lust, though he also has traits of wrath, jealousy, anger and revenge.

[Photo taken from NekoChang, Touchstarved Demo Part Two, Seaspring Tentacles]

In the Testament of Solomon he was forced to build a temple—Among that Ais does indeed have a temple of sorts—Asmodeus also states that he hates water and birds because they remind him of God.

And while Mhin might not necessarily be a bird, it's hard to miss the Weeping Crow and their dislike of each other— Though Ais only seems to be reciprocating the feelings as far as the demo's shown.

Another piece that might not amount to much is the fact that Ais dislikes seafood. Which might not share the same weight as Asmodeus disliking water but its a tidbit I find interesting...

Judging by the heavy influence from Japanese folklore, I found myself conflicted on the prefix of Ocudeus just being "octopus" and not a double entendre for "Akkorokamui" whose body is said to reach 120 meters in length.

How this relates to Ais or even Ocudeus?

Akkorokamui enjoys the sea and so the offerings that it receives—crabs, mollusks, fish—are often gifted to him. Which are also staples in seafood dishes as well.

By giving it back what it gave, this homage is often done for ailments of skin and limbs with heavy emphasis on mental and spiritual purification [The SeaSpring; MC relations mayhap?]

Depicted as benevolent with powers that heal and bestow knowledge, Akkorokamui does have instances where it is fickle, and its nature as an octopus means it's persistent and near impossible to escape without permission... [Ais and his pact?]

Which leads to my lukewarm theory that if Leander is connected to Fogfall in some way, could Ais, or more specifically, Ocudeus be connected to the Soulless just like Kuras is?

Those that drink the Spring water are purified in some way, as seen by the Crimson-Eyed Woman, however in exchange they become a group mind, and Ais is the host. [or is it Ocudeus?]

Because the most notable part about Soulless are the tentacles that hang from their mouths and the eyes covering their bodies—referring to Akkorokamui and how offerings are given to heal the body and cleanse the mind, could this possibly be a twist on the folklore? Especially the part where they give back what has been given?

Does one slowly transform into a Soulless after drinking the Spring water and if so, could that be why he's only a leader in a figurative sense?