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Mythological Beasts
Nue
Nue
Meaning & Symbolism
Misfortune, mystery, the unknowable. A creature of chaos and darkness that brings illness.
The Story
From the Tale of the Heike — a chimera with a monkey's head, tanuki body, tiger limbs, and a snake for a tail. It appeared as a dark cloud over Emperor Konoe's palace causing him illness. The warrior Minamoto no Yorimasa shot it down with a bow.
Traditional Placement
Back + Glutes
Best Seasons
All Seasons
Compatible Motifs
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