The main difference between Oni and Hannya lies in their appearance and nature. While Oni are malevolent and fierce creatures, Hannya are more emotional and vengeful. They embody the darker emotions and feelings of the human heart, while Oni are simply supernatural beings. Crafted… read more. These scary Oni demons ward off evil spirits and protect their users from bad luck and harm. During Japanese festivals, people often wear Oni masks as talismans; many styles and designs exist today. We'll explore the different meanings, the place these masks have in Japanese folklore and culture, and their uses in Japan today. statue. tat. woman. June 27, 2011 at 1:52 pm #36918. topdolla. I am looking to start a half sleeve on my forearm with an Oni mask, the problem is that I cannot tell the difference between Oni masks and Hannya masks. I want the Oni masks because of the meaning, but I definite don't want a hannya inked on me because I didn't know better. The different colors of a Hannya mask represent the different standings of the character: a white mask means a woman of refined character, red is for those who are a little less refined, while the darkest of reds is reserved for the evilest of all the demons - a woman who has lost complete control of her jealousy. 3. Hyottoko. A user asks about the difference between oni and hannya masks, two types of Japanese inked art. A verified artist replies with a simple explanation and some examples of oni and hannya tattoos. The post also shows other posts of irezumi (Japanese tattoo) art on r/irezumi. Vay Nhanh Fast Money.

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