the nuet is a creature from Japanese folklore possessing a raccoon's body a monkey's head a snake's tail and Tiger's limbs this unique blend of different animals represents the merging of different forces of nature turning it into a mysterious and fearsome being this symbolism is firmly rooted in Japanese mythological beliefs and traditions Legends say that the new is a harbinger of Misfortune and disaster spreading disease and sudden death wherever it appears its mysterious cry are already a harbinger of disaster the nuet is associated with storms and is considered a lightning yo-kai with a symbolic role like
that of the chimra in Greek mythology the story around the Nu and Emperor Kono is among the most popular Legends related to this mysterious entity in Japanese folklore the tale is based on the emperor's unsettling dreams and the brave intervention of a samurai warrior Emperor Kono started experiencing a mysterious illness towards the end of the 12th Century on top of his physical ailments he was constantly plagued by nightmares during the night a black cloud hovered over the Imperial Palace with its strange sounds and ominous feeling many people believe that this Cloud was a manifestation of
the newe which had the ability to bring disease and catastrophe so serious was Nu's threat that something needed to be done to protect the emperor and the kingdom minamoto noori Masa a well-known samurai warrior took it upon himself to step forward at this critical time he took up his bow and arrow when the Nua appeared that night Yodi Masa applying his skill and accuracy fired a well- aimed Arrow at the creature mortally wounding it to prevent the nue from returning to inflict more damage the creature's body was thrown into a boat and carried out to
sea the spot where the Nua Was Defeated is today known as nasaka a small hill in kto named in remembrance of the event to reward his bravery and skill minamoto no yorim Masa was given a famous sword called shishio meaning sword of the lion this Legend Bears witness to the fearlessness and duty of Samurai Warriors the Nua may be seen as a manifestation of human anxiety and fear and embodies the unknown that which lies in the shadows and brings Misfortune nevertheless like many Yokai the new also stands as a reminder of the natural world's complexity
and the way in which all things are connected in these days the newed thrives in Japanese popular culture as a representation of ancient folklore it is frequently depicted in films anime and literature acting both as a creature to be feared and as a symbol of the complex web of stories and traditions that shape Japan's cultural [Music] landscape [Music]
