Description: Maneki-neko come in different colors and styles and vary in degrees of detail. Common colors are white, black, red, and gold. In addition to statues, maneki-neko can be found in the form of keychains, piggy banks, air fresheners, pots, and numerous other media. Maneki-neko are sometimes referred to simply as "lucky cats" or "calling cats".
Description: Morgan le Fay is a powerful and ambiguous enchantress from the legend of King Arthur, in which most often she and he are siblings. Early appearances of Morgan in Arthurian literature do not elaborate her character beyond her role as a goddess, a fay, a witch, or a sorceress, generally benevolent and connected to Arthur as his magical saviour and protector.
Description: Pixies are mythological creatures that appear in folklore from Southwest England. They are often described as mischievous, childlike, and short in stature, and are similar to the Irish and Scottish Aos Sí. Pixies are said to live in ancient underground sites like stone circles, barrows, and dolmens, and enjoy dancing and wrestling outdoors at night. They are also known for their favorite pastimes, which include: leading travelers astray, frightening young maidens, rapping on walls, blowing out candles, and playing in water.
Description: The phoenix is an immortal bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. While it is part of Greek mythology, it has analogs in many cultures, such as Egyptian and Persian. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor.
Description: In Christian theology, grace is a gift from God that is spontaneous, unmerited, and unexpected. It's a form of divine favor, love, and clemency that allows people to share in God's divine life. Grace is also a divine influence that helps people regenerate and sanctify themselves.
Description: Faith is a person's unwavering trust in God, even when they can't physically see Him or how He's working. It's a present-focused trust that's based on God's reliability as shown in the Bible. The Bible defines faith in Hebrews 11:1 as "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen".
Description: An oni is a kind of yōkai, demon, orc, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are believed to live in caves or deep in the mountains. Oni are known for their superhuman strength and have been associated with powers like thunder and lightning, along with their evil nature manifesting in their propensity for murder and cannibalism. They are typically portrayed as hulking figures with one or more horns growing out of their heads, massive teeth, and occasionally a third eye in the center of the forehead.
Description: Samurai were the hereditary military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan from the late 12th century until their abolition in the late 1870s during the Meiji era. They were the well-paid retainers of the daimyo, the great feudal landholders. They had high prestige and special privileges
Description: The Raven tells of a distraught lover who is paid a mysterious visit by a talking raven. The lover, often identified as a student, is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore. Sitting on a bust of Pallas, the raven seems to further antagonize the protagonist with its constant repetition of the word "Nevermore".
