Oni

   From Japanese folklore, devils and demons. The Shinto mythology believes the Oni bring disease, calamity and misfortune. They are human in shape but have three eyes, a wide mouth, horns and three sharp talons on their hands and feet. They can fly, and often swoop down on wicked men who are about to die and seize their soul. They are similar to the Tengu. Buddhist monks are their sworn enemies.