#JLMyōkaioftheday : Basan, or the fire-breathing chicken.  While that sure sounds terrifying, t

#JLMyōkaioftheday : Basan, or the fire-breathing chicken.  

While that sure sounds terrifying, the basan is a harmless yōkai. Its “fire” is made up of ghost light, and is not hot at all. Its appetite is composed of the remains of campfires, and bits of charcoal. 

The flapping of its wings creates a loud sound that goes “basa-basa”, hence the name. #japanloverme Art by @littlemisspaintbrush