. The mythology of all races. ith his sword, which was a pin. The Oni,finding the pain unbearable, sneezed out the curious little as-sailant unhurt and ran away. When the Oni had vanished theprincess found a mallet, apparently left behind by the Oni inhis flight. Now she knew that the Oni sometimes had a won-derful mallet which could cause any wish to be realized, and soshe took it up and swung it, crying out that Issun-bdshi shouldbecome a man. The One-inch Dwarf immediately became aman of noble stature. The princess was grateful to him forsaving her from the Onij and Issun-b5shi was grateful
. The mythology of all races. ith his sword, which was a pin. The Oni,finding the pain unbearable, sneezed out the curious little as-sailant unhurt and ran away. When the Oni had vanished theprincess found a mallet, apparently left behind by the Oni inhis flight. Now she knew that the Oni sometimes had a won-derful mallet which could cause any wish to be realized, and soshe took it up and swung it, crying out that Issun-bdshi shouldbecome a man. The One-inch Dwarf immediately became aman of noble stature. The princess was grateful to him forsaving her from the Onij and Issun-b5shi was grateful to theprincess for making him a man. So they married and livedhappily ever after. PLATE XXVIIIShoki, the Devil-Hunter Shoki, the devil hunter, appearing from within acurtain, and a little oni coming through the temple,dancing. The little demon is apparently wears a tripod incense-burner on his head and hasa cup in his hand. See p. 285. By Kano Hogai (died 1888). In possession ofMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston. .4^. -» ^ /If ?? - ?>
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