犬神 · other · Japan

Inugami

Inugami are dog spirits that are often summoned as protective deities. Created through ritual sacrifice, they are fiercely loyal but can also manifest malice if their master fails them. They are deeply tied to the concept of loyalty and vengeance.

Legend

A famous story tells of a samurai who, betrayed by his lord, summoned an inugami. The spirit avenged the samurai's death, exemplifying the power and consequences of loyalty.