Name Meaning
Overview
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Jubokko (樹木子) means "tree child" or "child of the tree." It refers to a sinister tree born from the soil of battlefields that drinks human blood.
- Ju (樹) = tree
- Bokko (木子) = wood/child
Origin
- Originated from tales associated with battlefields soaked in blood.
- Folklore says trees growing in such soil absorb the essence of death.
- These trees eventually become sentient and malevolent.
Appearance
- Looks like an ordinary tree at first glance.
- Branches are said to move like tentacles or arms.
- When cut, it bleeds human blood instead of sap.
Behavior & Myths
- Attacks unsuspecting travelers who pass too close.
- Wraps them in its branches and drains their blood.
- Remains rooted in place, often near historical battle sites.
Symbolism
- Symbolizes the lingering horror and trauma of war.
- A metaphor for nature absorbing and reflecting human violence.
- Appears in eerie forest tales to warn people away from cursed places.
