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Hitodama

Hitodama, or soul-flames, are believed to be manifestations of a person's spirit after death, often appearing as floating lights. They symbolize the transient nature of life and the connection between the living and the dead.

Legend

Hitodama are often encountered in graveyards, leading the living to the spirits' domains. Their flickering light offers both guidance and a warning of the boundary between life and death.