牛鬼 うしおに Translation: ox demon Alternate names: gyūki Habitat: usually along the coast or near bodies of water; found in West Japan Diet: varies from type to type, but always carnivorous Appearance: A terror from Western Japan, ushi oni is a class of monster that lives near water. The name literally means “ox demon,” and it refers to a number of different monsters with bovine traits. Most Ushi oni resemble an ox from the head up and a demonic horror below. Many variations are known to exist...
