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One only needs to see the Oni once in a tattoo to know exactly what they are looking at. These unique and terrifying creatures resemble the devil himself in human form. This demon is extremely powerful and a force of the dark work that brings with him many different negative emotions to the surface.<\/p>\n

Those who choose to get inked up with the Oni mask tattoos do so because they have a deeper understanding of the rich culture and tradition\u00a0associated with this demon, so they do not take getting inked lightly just because the image may be appealing to some.<\/p>\n

Consider the following information about the Oni before you rush out to get him inked on your body for a lifetime!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The History of the Japanese Oni<\/h2>\n

Take one look at the Oni and you can understand why he has struck fear into the hearts of the Japanese for centuries. This demon is certainly not appealing to look at and can give even those with strong wills nightmares after coming in contact with him.<\/p>\n

This demonic presence has been closely associated with distressful and evil emotions. To better understand why they are so feared, the legends say that the Oni lurks around the dying, waiting to rush the souls of the departed straight to Hell as quickly as possible.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

As far as demon hierarchy, the Oni have little in the way of rivals.<\/p>\n

The Look of the Oni<\/h2>\n

As far as tradition goes, you did not want to come in contact with the Oni because it meant certain death was near.<\/p>\n

As far as the Oni mask tattoos, many enhance the image to make them even more ominous, complete with a ferocious expression, big bulging eyes, drooling and snarling mouth, and huge horns that sprout from the sides of its forehead.<\/p>\n

These demonic drawings represent for some the power to scare off their enemies, telling those who want to cause trouble that certain death will result if you mess around here, or that this person is in for the long haul and they fight to the death.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Meanings of the Oni Tattoo<\/h2>\n

Today people who love everything about the dark work or black magic are drawn to the Oni. They get the images inked on the back of their hands or up the entire side of their torso. These devil images are utilized to scare others, to tell others to stay away, and used to keep oneself away from getting too close to others.<\/p>\n

In Japan, the Oni was so revered that before Buddhism the townspeople would perform rituals to keep the Oni away. When portrayed in Mime dances, the Oni was associated with longevity, fertility, and peace.<\/p>\n

Today many people do not even understand the long tradition of the Oni with Japanese culture, they are drawn to the design like that of the voodoo dolls.<\/p>\n

These demonic faces can be drawn in a variety of ways, each more menacing and intimidating than the next, all created to strike fear, cause uncomfortable feelings, and unease with those who dare look upon the Oni.<\/p>\n