Amabiko (spelt in various ways) began appearing from around 1843, predominantly in Japan's far south (though an amabiko 海彦 'sea prince' appeared in Echigo province in 1844).
There are only a few physical descriptions of the creatures, and it is unclear if they are related.
It's thought that Amabie was an 'Amabiko' (アマビコ, 海彦, 尼彦, 天日子, 天彦, あま彦), a group of prophesying creatures that offered protection when their images were drawn and displayed.
There are 9 accounts of Amabiko sightings, all in Kyūshū (九州).
For some Amabie, with her power to repel disease, is considered more deity than yōkai.
In Western folktales creatures from the sea were often considered to have the gift of foresight.
For someone who battles vengeful ghosts on a daily basis, Thorn is no stranger to injuries and bruises. Fortunately, her wife, Kozi, is a healer, so Thorn can visit her wife's onsen anytime see needs medical attention and Konzi will heal her wounds.
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like three of my friends had covid over christmas so here's amabie to fend off covid germs once again xD I'm one of those grossly lucky people who hasn't gotten it yet and I'd like to keep it that way!
@curiousordinary @folklore thank you! I only found out about Amabie during COVID, when it started up popping up everywhere in Japan. They have plushies, toys, etc. now too. 🤓🥳
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