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Ōmukade
is a yōkai in Japanese mythology. Legend The Ōmukade is a giant man-eating centipede that lives in the mountains. While it eats humans, the Ōmukade has a weakness to human saliva. It also preys on great serpents and Japanese dragon, dragons. A Chinese red-headed centipede, giant centipede or ''mukade'' was killed near Lake Biwa by Fujiwara no Hidesato (aka Tawara Tōda Hidesato, "Rice bag Tōda") according to the legendary tale ''Tawara Tōda Monogatari''. While crossing the bridge over the lake, Tawara was besought by a giant serpent to avenge the killer of her sons and grandsons. This centipede made its lair at Mount Mikami nearby. Tawara shot two ineffective arrows, but the third arrow smeared with his saliva proved lethal. Popular culture * Different adaptions of Ōmukade appear in the ''Super Sentai'' franchise: ** In ''Ninja Sentai Kakuranger'', the Ōmukade has a football-theme to it. In Season 3 of ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'', it was adapted into Centiback. ** I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujiwara No Hidesato
was a Japanese aristocrat, courtier, folk hero and samurai lord of the tenth century in the Heian period. He is famous for his military exploits and courage, and is regarded as the common ancestor of numerous clans, including the Ōshū branch of the Fujiwara clan. Hidesato served under Emperor Suzaku, and fought alongside Taira no Sadamori in 940 in suppressing the revolt of Taira no Masakado. His prayer for victory before this battle is commemorated in the Kachiya Festival. Hidesato was then appointed '' Chinjufu shōgun'' (Defender of the North) and Governor of Shimotsuke Province. According to legend, he slew a giant centipede in Ōmi Province that plagued the Dragon Palace. He was also nicknamed Tawara Tōda. Hidesato in legend Hidesato, also known by the moniker Tawara Tōda or Tawara no Tōta, is known in legend for his exploit of slaying the giant centipede ('' mukade'') of Mount Mikami. Hidesato was recruited to this task by a giant dragon-snake which was, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
