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[[File:Kinto-un.jpg|thumb|Drawing of a Japanese witch riding a Kintōun]] | [[File:Kinto-un.jpg|thumb|Drawing of a Japanese witch riding a Kintōun]] | ||
Kintōun, also spelled kinto'un | Kintōun, also spelled kinto'un or 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 17:21, 8 May 2023
Kintōun, also spelled kinto'un or 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.