also: すだま
mountain demon; spirit of the mountains
Refers to mythical creatures or spirits believed to inhabit mountains and forests, often with a malevolent or eerie connotation. The reading すだま is rare and archaic.
The term 魑魅魍魎 refers to monsters and spirits that dwell in mountains and rivers.
古い伝説では、魑魅が旅人を惑わせたとされる。
In old legends, mountain demons are said to have led travelers astray.
A general term for Japanese monsters and supernatural creatures; 魑魅 is a more specific, archaic term for mountain-dwelling spirits.
evil spirits of rivers and mountains; all kinds of monsters and demons
Standard kanji form for the reading ちみ, referring to mountain demons or spirits.
Rare kanji form for the reading すだま, meaning a spirit or demon. The reading すだま is not commonly associated with 魑魅.
A Sino-Japanese word from Chinese 魑魅, a collective term for mountain and forest spirits or demons.