
Mononoke V.
Occasionally, very old trees will bleed when cut, and this is regarded as a sign that a kodama is living inside. Cutting down such an ancient tree is a grave sin, and can bring down a powerful curse, causing a prosperous community to fall into ruin.
- Meyer, Matthew. The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons -
Year: 2020
Medium: oil and pastel on Arches paper
Width (cm): 100
Height (cm): 70
Private Collection