🧬 Fiery, infant-like, hovering, light-emitting, ephemeral

⚠️ Danger: 1

The Abura Akago is a Japanese yōkai (supernatural entity) described as the ghostly spirit of a child who licks oil from lamps. Originating in Edo-period folklore, this small, glowing red baby appears at night in homes where oil has mysteriously gone missing. It is said to symbolize the greed or carelessness of the living, especially oil thieves. While not dangerous, its eerie presence and disturbing behavior have made it a staple in ghost stories and cautionary tales throughout Japan.