User:GrantR79/Kijo (folklore)

Description: The Koji are female demons. They are somewhat like female humans but are normally depicted as hideously ugly. Often times they are shown to have red and yellow eyes, sharp horns, Long claws, and blue-tinted skin. They are normally dirty and uncapped and dressed in nothing but rags. They are known to live outside of civilization and act like savages.

Creation: Koji is Born from women who ruin their souls. In many stories, this includes intense jealousy, grudges, or crimes from hatred. These characteristics turn them into this type of demon and cast them from society. They are often found residing near well-traveled roads caves, or abandoned houses where they can find many victims to consume.

Powers: The Koji is much stronger than regular humans even though not as strong as other Japanese demons such as Oni. They are able to use magic. This magic may include one life, hexes and curses, poison potions, and the ability to cast Illusions.

Origins of the myth: this word and a myth are used to describe any female demon character. Koji is formed by combining the word kanji for oni and the word for woman in Japanese. These corrupt souls have ce up throughout Japanese mythology and folklore even though there is not a true origin to where they were first written or told about.