Makami

Makami, also written as Oguchi-no-Magami, is a divine beast in Japanese mythology. People originally feared the Makami, eventually that strong emotion deified the beast. The Makami can see into the hearts of humans, protecting those who are good but punishing those who are evil.

It is often drawn on prayer boards used to ward evil, especially thefts and fire. But, there it is also feared as a human-eater. It is said that wolves became Makami.