Satori; mind-reading monster
A yōkai from Japanese folklore said to inhabit mountains and read people's thoughts, often startling travelers by speaking their thoughts aloud.
The Satori is a yōkai that reads travelers' minds on mountain paths.
Standard kanji spelling for the folklore creature.
Katakana spelling, common in folklore contexts.
The name 覚 (satori) is derived from the verb 悟る (satoru, 'to perceive, understand'), reflecting the creature's ability to read minds. The exact origin of the folklore is uncertain.