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The Japanese Tengu, while known as a 'heavenly dog' according to folklore, is actually a spirit comprised of both human and avian features. Many stories of Tengu cast them as evil or malevolent, yet contrary to popular belief, Tengu are not evil (they are known to be very mischievous, however). They are revered in the martial arts as competent warriors as well as spiritual priests that dwell in mountainous regions. Japanese farmers once sacrificed a fish called 'Okoze' (or Stonefish) to these spirits as an offering for a prosperous day of work. Some Tengu, being very curious and sometimes annoying, were said to lead people away on their journey, only to return them near dead or on the verge of sanity. To top it all off, some Tengu made unfortunate travelers eat animal dung through a series of cunning trickery.
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