Kodama

Kodama (コダマ) are tree spirits that appear in Princess Mononoke. They are children of old trees, and are a sign that the forest is healthy. Kodama have white skin with black and grey, glowing eyes. Each Kodak has a different head but they all have three black dots on their faces to symbolize their eyes and mouth. The Kodama have been living in the forest before the start of the movie. They appeared when Ashitaka was helping Kohroku and an injured man get to Irontown. They later reappear when San was bringing Ashitaka to...

Japanese

木霊, 木魂 or 木魅