Gashadokuro
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In Japanese Mythology, Gashadokuro (がしゃどくろ) are giant skeletons, often fifteen times taller than an average person. If a gashadokuro sees a human, it will grab it and bite its head off if it does not flee quickly. Gashadokuro are created from gathering bones from people who have died of starvation. The only way a gashadokuro can be detected before it appears is by hearing a ringing in one's ears.
[edit] In popular culture
- In the series Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, Gashadokuro was one of the main villians.
- In the anima/manga Shaman King, Faust VIII used a Gashadokuro in his fights.
- In the popular Squaresoft videogame Chrono Trigger, a Gashadokuro called, Zombor was a boss enemy that was fought at the Zenan Bridge.
