Tradition: Japanese Mythology
Alternative Names: Hitotsumebō, One-Eyed Monk
Category: Demon

---

The Myth

Hitotsumebō is a one-eyed yōkai with a single eye on its forehead. From the small opening on its forehead, it spews something outward.

No further legend or story is given for Hitotsumebō.

---

Sources

Takahashi, Toshihiro. “一つ目坊 [ひと‐めぼう] (Hitotsumebō).” 新版TYZ 妖怪図鑑 (New TYZ Yokai Encyclopedia). June 10, 2009. https://tyz-yokai.blog.jp/archives/1010652586.html

---