Kasha (folklore)

Kasha (Japanese火车) is the name of a fictional cat demon of Japanese folk belief that is vicious and as a counterpart of the luck -bringing Maneki neko - apply.

Description

Kasha include the popular belief to the group of Yōkai ( " monsters / demons "). They are also similar to the Nekomata and Bakeneko and are often confused with them. The belief in their existence originates both Buddhism and Shintoism in.

Kasha be described as a fiery giant cats ( oneko ) who steal the bodies of unfortunate people who do not buried, or could be burned. Other Kasha is said that they travel the earth in the burning carriages and the souls of the damned in hell procrastinate. This is also reflected in the naming Kasha for " chariot of fire " or " hell car" down.