Tengu Mask agyo so old its history goes

so old its history goes back to Japan's mythology

In the play

which translates to "Devas of the Eight Classes"

Kijin Kei masks were used in rituals on New Year's Eve to repel demons and evil spirits from the local shrine or temple

Inspirational Art Reference: An essential mask for tattoo artists seeking authentic Japanese motifs and anyone interested Japanese mythology

Tengu Mask agyo so old its history goesTraditional Japanese Tengu Mask Description Tengu (, "heavenly dog") are a type of legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion and are also considered a type of Shinto god (kami) or ykai (supernatural beings). They are mountain dwellers who despise and attack vain and self involved individuals. Tengu usually appear dressed in the robes of a Buddhist monk with the small black cap favored by a clan of warrior mountain monks called the Yamabushi.