The Hannya masks in Japanese Folklore. These Hannya masks are used in Japanese theatrical plays such as Noh or Kyogen. Although seemingly quite masculine in appearance, the Hannya mask is a representation of a human female who was scorned by a lover and became mad with jealousy. Hannya are a kind of oni (鬼) or demon, specifically, demons
The Hannya mask is a customary Japanese ornament used in Noh theatrical performances, kyogen theatre, and Shinto kagura dances. It is a symbol of a jealous woman driven mad and transformed into a horrifying demon. In a way, she is like Medusa, but she has her back-story, and its roots are very much in Japanese culture.
woman. June 27, 2011 at 1:52 pm #36918. topdolla. I am looking to start a half sleeve on my forearm with an Oni mask, the problem is that I cannot tell the difference between Oni masks and Hannya masks. I want the Oni masks because of the meaning, but I definite don’t want a hannya inked on me because I didn’t know better.
Bishamon (毘沙門, Bishamon) is a cursed samurai who first appeared in Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors (Vampire: The Night Warriors in Japan). He dons the demonic armor Hannya and uses the blood thirsty sword Kien and has a wife named Orin who appears in his Darkstalkers ending. A hidden alternate version of Bishamon, Oboro Bishamon is a hidden character and special boss in Vampire Savior
The mask has a learing mouth, sharp teeth, metallic eyes and two sharp devil-like horns. The expression of Hannya mask is at the same time demonic, angry, frightening, dangerous and tormented, sad, heartbreaking, melancholic and sorrowful. She begins as typical female, but when she is betrayed, get angry and jealous she turns into a demon.
The name hannya (般若) is a Sino-Japanese word for prajna or wisdom. One tradition states that this name was given to this mask because it was the name of an artist monk Hannya-bō (般若坊) who is said to have perfected its creation.[2][3] Another explanation is that Perfection of Wisdom sutras and their variations were considered to be particularly effective against female demons
The 3D face cover with white fangs has the meaning of seeking good fortune and avoiding evil and frightening ghosts in Japan. There might be a little latex smell on the first day of use.Before use, the latex mask should be dried, turned inside out and wiped with a damp cloth.
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hannya meaning in japanese
