長壁姫 小刑部姫 小坂部姫
A legendary nonhuman figure who dwelled in the "Himeji Castle":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himeji_Castle].
She is usually depicted as a lady wearing [[layered kimono]]. Her apparent age, true age, true identity, abilities and personality vary depending on story.
Her name may have come from the "Osakabe shrine":[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%95%B7%E5%A3%81%E7%A5%9E%E7%A4%BE], whose shinto deity is said to be the guardian of the castle.

h4.External links

* "Wikipedia article (JP)":[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%95%B7%E5%A3%81%E5%A7%AB]

h4.See also

* [[traditional youkai]]
* [[Tag Group:Legendary Creatures]]
osakabe-hime (mythology)