Even in European folklore, witches lived on the fringe of society because they didn't fit in, and seduced children with offers of candy/empty promises, then preyed on them.
They were ugly and evil, depicted often with scraggly hair, big noses, black garments and pointy hats.
Now look at tengu, who even wear a phylactery on their forehead.
Even in European folklore, witches lived on the fringe of society because they didn't fit in, and seduced children with offers of candy/empty promises, then preyed on them.
They were ugly and evil, depicted often with scraggly hair, big noses, black garments and pointy hats.