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Kintōun, also spelled Kinto'un or Kinto-un, (jap. "flying cloud", 筋斗雲) 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 or Kinto-un, (jap. "flying cloud", 筋斗雲) 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. | ||
== History and Conception == | |||
The idea of magic clouds, or "unmo" (雲母) in Japanese, dates back to ancient times and is found in various folk tales and legends. The concept of Kintōun specifically, as a magical cloud that can be ridden like a horse, is believed to have originated in China and was later adopted into Japanese mythology. | The idea of magic clouds, or "unmo" (雲母) in Japanese, dates back to ancient times and is found in various folk tales and legends. The concept of Kintōun specifically, as a magical cloud that can be ridden like a horse, is believed to have originated in China and was later adopted into Japanese mythology. | ||