Abura akago are yōkai from Ōmi Province. They are a type of hi no tama, or fireball, but can also take on the shape of a baby.
Abura akago first appear as mysterious orbs of fire which float aimlessly through the night sky. They drift from house to house and upon entering one they transform into small babies. In this baby form, they lick the oil from oil lamps and paper lanterns, known as andon. They then turn back into orbs and fly away.
Like many other oil-related yōkai, abura akago are said to originate from oil thieves. While the particular circumstances of these oil thieves are lost to time, they mirror so many other yōkai that we can infer that these thieves died and instead of passing on to the next life, they are turned into yōkai as a penalty for their sins.
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Japenese Urban Legends | 日本の都市伝説
ParanormalHello fellow Human Being! In this story, I will include Japanese Urban legends, some famous and some you might have never heard of. Either way, I hope you find these intresting. Warnings Include: - Creepy images? - Mentions of violence. - Mentions o...
