Raijū
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12 sectionsContents
- Mythology and behavior
- Sleeping in navels
- Corn and habits
- Hunting and rituals
- Origins and cultural significance
- Appearance and variations
- West Japan variations
- Scientific theories and true identity
- Relics and historic sites
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
thumb|upright|The Raijū as depicted in Ban Kōkē's Kanda-Jihitsu. thumb|A Raijū depicted under the title "Kaminari" in Takehara Shunsen's [[Ehon Hyaku Monogatari.]]
In Japanese mythology, the is a legendary creature and yōkai associated with lightning and thunder, as well as the god Raijin. It is said to appear with lightning strikes.