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Originally Posted by AnimeAficianado but what about the omnyo way? How true has that been played as? And was there truely a belief of Mystics being able to use spiritual powers for prayer and defence? (as well as restraint against evil spirits, ect.) |
Well, it is true according to common japanese folklore... As is often the case, tales of 'historic folklore' have to be taken with a grain of salt. It is a historic fact that Miyamoto Mushashi (samurai legend, author of the 'Book of 5 Rings') and Saiyuki ('Journey to the West' and the 'Legend of the Monkey King') were persons that did exist but are credited with mythological abilities or companions. When compared to western tales of historic folklore, such as 'King Arther & the Knights of the Round Table' or the stories from Homer of the 'Greek Myths', the fables are no more realistic or outlandish then the eastern fables...