A Mempō was a full faced mask. [1] Many samurai wore a mempō to cover their face on the battlefield. They used a mempō partially for both protection and intimidation. A mempō was crafted from iron or leather, covered with lacquer or clay, and painted to resemble a face. While some mempō might had human features, most showcased jagged oni teeth, a ferocious mouth, and a frightening expression. [2]
References
- ↑ The Rising Wave, by Marie Brennan
- ↑ Fields of Victory, p. 91
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