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== Gashadokuro (がしゃどくろ/ 餓者髑髏, literally "starving skeleton", also known as Odokuro, or as "Rattling Skull" ) ==

Description
The Gashadokuro is a spirit that takes the form of giant skeletons made of the skulls of people who died in the battlefield. It is 10 or more meters tall.Only the eyes protrude, and some sources describe them as burning yellow or green. Gashadokuro wanders around at 2:00 a.m. and attacks and eats human flesh. When a Gashadokuro approaches, it is said to make a clattering sound with its teeth known as "Gachi Gachi ". However they are also known to be stealthy when approaching humans they wish to eat. The following characteristics are not confirmed by Japanese data. The Gashadokuro are said to possess the powers of invisibility and indestructibility since it is composed of the bones of people who are already deceased, though Shinto charms are said to ward them off.[better source needed] Otherwise, a Gashadokuro will continue hunting its prey until its pent up anger is released, causing the bones to crumple and the Gashadokuro to collapse.