Baku: The Eater of Dreams (Ep. 65)

11/29/20 • 12 min

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Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language

The baku (獏) is a Japanese mythical creature that, when invited, slips into your room at night to gobble up your nightmares.

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The baku (獏) is a Japanese mythical creature that, when invited, slips into your room at night to gobble up your nightmares.

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