Amabie

Mermaid Prophet

Amabie

Country of Origin: Japan
Being Type: Mermaid Prophet

Power Stats

Aggression
2/10
Magic Abilities
8/10
Physical Power
5/10

Origin Backstory

In 1846, a glowing mermaid-like yokai appeared to a fisherman off Kumamoto, predicting either bountiful harvests or epidemics and instructing people to draw her image as a talisman against disease. The legend resurged during modern pandemics as a symbol of protection.

Key Features

  • Beak-like mouth
  • Long flowing hair
  • Three finned legs
  • Protective portrait talisman
  • Bioluminescent scales

Lore

Amabie is a mermaid prophet yokai in Japanese folklore from 1846, predicting harvests or epidemics and offering talismanic drawings for protection, resurging in pandemics.