Kintōun: Difference between revisions
RaenAndaleio (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Kintōun, also spelled kinto'un vor kinto-un, (jap. "flying cloud") are the result of a spell, talisman or similar means that conjures a solid, rideable cloud which is used by Japanese witches and wizards as a means of transportation. The concept of a kintōun is prominently featured in the 16th century novel "Journey to the West", even though kintōun are not commonly used by Chinese witches and wizards.") |
RaenAndaleio (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[File:Kinto-un.jpg|thumb|Drawing of a Japanese witch riding a Kintōun]] | |||
Kintōun, also spelled kinto'un vor kinto-un, (jap. "flying cloud") are the result of a [[spell]], talisman or similar means that conjures a solid, rideable cloud which is used by Japanese witches and wizards as a means of transportation. | Kintōun, also spelled kinto'un vor kinto-un, (jap. "flying cloud") are the result of a [[spell]], talisman or similar means that conjures a solid, rideable cloud which is used by Japanese witches and wizards as a means of transportation. | ||
The concept of a kintōun is prominently featured in the 16th century novel "Journey to the West", even though kintōun are not commonly used by Chinese witches and wizards. | The concept of a kintōun is prominently featured in the 16th century novel "Journey to the West", even though kintōun are not commonly used by Chinese witches and wizards. | ||
Revision as of 17:20, 8 May 2023
Kintōun, also spelled kinto'un vor kinto-un, (jap. "flying cloud") are the result of a spell, talisman or similar means that conjures a solid, rideable cloud which is used by Japanese witches and wizards as a means of transportation.
The concept of a kintōun is prominently featured in the 16th century novel "Journey to the West", even though kintōun are not commonly used by Chinese witches and wizards.