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🇯🇵 JapanAshiya Dōman蘆屋道満 A legendary Heian onmyōji known for his rivalry with Abe no Seimei and his use of cursesFigure · Cursing and harm · Power and authority Legendary 🇯🇵 JapanKamo no Yasunori賀茂 保憲 A Heian-era onmyōji and teacher of Abe no Seimei in Japanese esoteric artsFigure · Seeing and foretelling · Cursing and harm Historical 🇯🇵 JapanTesso鉄鼠 A Japanese yōkai born from a monk’s curse and the destructive power of ratsBeing · Cursing and harm · Power and authority Legendary 🇯🇵 JapanSenji Ryakketsu占事略決 A Heian-era divination text attributed to Abe no Seimei, detailing shikigami-based fortune-telling.Text · Seeing and foretelling · Luck and prosperity Historical

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