The supplied sources do not provide a mythological origin story for Obariyon. The only attestation in the provided corpus is a taxonomic classification listing Obariyon as a yōkai from local folklore in Niigata Prefecture; no origin narratives, creation myths, or traditional provenance are recorded in the cited materials.
The provided sources contain no descriptive material about Obariyon's physical appearance. There are no recorded traditional visual attributes, forms, or iconographic details in the supplied references.
No folkloric abilities, behaviors, or interactions with humans are documented in the provided sources. The corpus does not record whether Obariyon is malevolent, benevolent, trickster-like, or otherwise, and contains no accounts of powers, possessions, or other supernatural capabilities.
Nāga (Nag/Nagini)
Nāgas are a class of divine or semi-divine serpent beings in South Asian tradition, occupying a liminal space between human and snake, associated with water and the netherworld (Patala). They appear in varied forms from ordinary snakes to half-human, half-serpent figures and have a long ritual history across South Asia.
Nāgas
Nāgas are serpent-associated nonhuman beings in South Asian religious literature. In the Mahāvaṃsa and related scholarship they appear as salient 'snake-beings' who act as otherworldly agents, sometimes depicted as devoted worshippers of the Buddha and elsewhere as hoarders of relics.
Nāmaka
In Hawaiian mythology, Nāmaka is a sea goddess and an older sister to the volcano goddess Pele-honua-mea. She is associated with the natural elements of water and earth. (Note: * Power tier should be Greater, not Ancient, since her domain is tied to a powerful regional aspect (sea) rather than a cosmic or deity-level one. * Summary needs to include the fact that she is a sea)
Oba
Oba is principally attested in the provided sources as a West African royal title (Yoruba and Bini) meaning 'ruler' and as a widespread modern proper name and toponym. The corpus contains no sustained folkloric account of an independent supernatural being called 'Oba'; references to ritual or religious function concern human office-holders rather than a nonhuman spirit.
Obalufon Alayemore
Obalufon Alayemore (Ọbalùfọ̀n II, Alayemore) is a historical Ooni of Ile Ife who was deified after death and is venerated in the Yoruba religious-cultural corpus as an oríṣa and patron of art, weaving, and bronze/brass casting. He appears in royal succession lists as the third Ooni of Ife and is associated with material-culture representations such as brass heads and masks.
Obambo
A supernatural being in Central African tradition with dual capacities for evil and good, capable of causing harm or sickness but also bringing positive change. (Note: 1. Power tier should be Primordial since it has dual capacities for evil and good, implying a much more powerful entity. 2. Sensory cues are missing from the draft. 3. The source material does not exp)
Obatala
Obatala is a high-ranking primordial orisha in the Yoruba religious framework, widely described as the sculptor of humankind who molds human bodies and is regarded as father of humanity and owner of all heads. He is associated with wisdom, coolness of thought, and senior or royal status among the orisha; some traditions connect him to the founding of Ife.
Obayifo
A supernatural entity from Ashanti folklore that inhabits the bodies of humans, emitting a phosphorescent light and exhibiting vampiric/witch-like qualities. (Note: - Power tier: Lesser (inhabiting human bodies, not cosmic/Primordial) - Abilities: Remove "exhibiting supernatural powers" as it's not mentioned in the source material - Weaknesses: Add information ab)
Obi Divination
A system of divination used in the Yoruba tradition and its derivatives, involving palm nuts or coconut pieces to communicate with ancestors and deities. (Note: 1. Remove "Greater" power tier as Obi divination is a system of divination, not an entity with supernatural abilities. 2. Add sensory cues related to the use of palm or kola nuts/coconut pieces (e.g.,)
Obia (West African Folklore)
A monstrous entity sent by witches to commit heinous crimes against humanity, described as a massive animal. (Note: - Power tier: Primordial (given its cosmic-level impact on human society) - Origin story: Needs to be added from source material - Sensory cues: Unknown is not sufficient; needs to be revised or more )
Oboroguruma
Oboroguruma (朧車, "hazy cart") is a yōkai in Japanese folklore described as a ghostly ox cart with a face. Legend reports that on misty, moonlit nights in Kyoto one can hear squeaking like an ox cart and, if they step outside, find the Oboroguruma parked outside their home.
Oceanids
In Greek myth the Oceanids (Ancient Greek: Ὠκεανίδες, Ōkeanídes) are a vast class of nymphs, described as daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. They are dispersed spirits associated with watery places and related functions—often linked with springs, companionship of goddesses, and care of youths—and include a few individually significant figures within their large poetic roster.
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- [1]List of legendary creatures from Japan (contains Obariyon entry). Wikipedia, 'List of legendary creatures from Japan' (entry includes Obariyon in list context)wiki
- [2]Wikidata: Obariyon (Q11262317). Wikidata entry Q11262317 classifying Obariyon as 'yōkai from local folklore in Niigata Prefecture, Japan.'other
- [3]JCW - Lunacy #22 card (event listing mentioning Obariyon). JCW Lunacy #22 event card listing 'Obariyon' among match participants.other
- [4]JCW - Lunacy #21 card (event listing mentioning Obariyon). JCW Lunacy #21 event card listing 'Kerry Morton & The Batiri (Kodama & Obariyon) Vs The Backseat Boyz…'.other
- [5]AEW Dark Elevation Episode 31 (card listing Kodama & Obariyon). AEW Dark Elevation Episode 31 card lists 'Kodama & Obariyon vs The Inner Circle (Ortiz & Santana)'.other