Name Meaning
Overview
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Taimatsumaru (松明丸) is a powerful tengu whose name contains the word for "torch" (taimatsu), referencing the demonic fire that surrounds him.
- Taimatsu (松明) = torch
- Maru (丸) = common suffix in male names, often used for warriors or mythical figures
Origin
- Appears in regional Japanese legends and yamabushi (mountain ascetic) lore.
- Associated with mountain temples and demonic possession through fire.
- Sometimes linked with Mount Kurama, a famous tengu haunt.
Appearance
- Has a red face, long nose, and wings like most tengu.
- Surrounded by intense flames or demon fire that do not burn him.
- Often carries a staff or torch of spiritual significance.
Behavior & Myths
- Known for challenging travelers and monks to spiritual tests.
- Appears during fire rituals or in places scorched by lightning.
- May possess others through flame or cause illusions by firelight.
Symbolism
- Represents destructive purification and spiritual power through trial.
- Symbolizes the duality of fire: illumination and danger.
- Seen as a warning against arrogance in the spiritual path.
