#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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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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Akkorokamui

The Gods hath sent her to fulfil a curse. She who hath sent her is pure darkness, ancient and dreamless. As her pet, I lurk beneath the shadows, growing in the ethers devoured by darkness. Grimed and sullied in shame, I exist solely to consume. I linger all day yearning for my prey. I become so tenebrous that I am mistaken for the darkest depths of the sea. Forgotten, alone, and cold, I swallow darkness and men with every bite. In every life I destroy men. I took it too far. I yearned too much. Their inconsolable screams injected me with venom, something I am to weak to purge. Something that cripples me when I face it. Despondent, purity no longer tangible but a mere concept. The pain leaves me mangled, my arms in knots, mired in the moonless sky. The only way to release myself from this self- incarceration is to rise to the surface on a tenebrous night to taste humanity. Obscured, I cut myself on the shards of reality, crimson red spilling into the streets. The horror I caused led the Gods to banish me to the sea. Subdued under the weighty waves. Once again I float in the moonless sky. I insnare, I eat, I scream, I fill with venom, I purge. I wake up and do it again.

- Radiya

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Akkorokamui

The Akkorokamui, also known as the Ashketanne Mat (long-fingered woman) is a part-human-part-octopus creature from Aino and Shinto folklore. The Akkorokamui is said to lurk in Funka Bay in Hokkaidō, Japan.

~~~ Legend ~~~~

Millennia ago, vengeful spirits cursed Rebunge, a villager of Abuta Toyoura, to see the destruction of his town. They sent a part-spider-part-human creature, called Yaoshikepu , to fulfill the curse. Yaoshikepu ran rampant throughout the town, causing destruction and slaughtering so many that the streets turned with crimson blood. After hearing the townsfolk’s prayers, the sea kami, Repunkamui, transformed Yaoshikepu into an octopus, and cast her into the sea.

After Yaoshikepu was cast into the sea, she grew and grew and grew. Eventually, she began to hunt and consume larger prey, like whales and ships. One day, Akkorokamui swallowed a boat full of fishermen whole. In her stomach, they called for help. Hearing the cries, Repunkamui poisoned Akkorokamui, allowing the fishermen to escape as she cried out in pain. However, Akkorokamui learned to use the venom Repunkamui inflicted on her to attack her prey.

Since then, there have been many recoded sightings of Akkorokamui throughout history.

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1800s sighting - John Batchelor

John Batchelor was on an expedition to Japan in the 1800s and wrote about his encounter with the Akkorokamui in one of his books. He stated that the beast was around 120 meters in length and confirmed the striking colour of the creature, Batchelor likened the red tone of the monsters skin “to the colour of the reflection of the setting sun upon water”. Batchelor’s account also corroborates the idea of Akkorokamui harnessing the poison inflicted upon her, stating that the creature’s lips “emitted a dark guild which has a very powerful and noxious odour”.

So what do u guys think? Is the Akkorokamui real or not? Let me know and have a debate in the comments if u want!

(Also first real post wooooo! It’s a shitty drawing but who gives a fuck :) and to the person who has decided to click on my post, have a great day friend!)

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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.