Japanese mythical creatures chibi's 2

Jorogumo- When a spider lives for 400 years it gains the ability to grow to the size of a cow and can shape-shift into an attractive young lady. One typical trick it would play to catch a meal would be to transform into an empty inn, house or shrine. Part of it would become an attractive young lady playing on a Biwa and singing beautifully to attract its victim. Some would lure the person in to eat cake and drink sake. She would then get close to her victim and cover his feet in deadly silk from which there was no escape. She like most spiders would then devour him at her own leisure. Jorogumos are said to reside near waterfalls and lakes.

Oni- can appear in many different forms. It can have green, blue or red skin. It is usually described as having a devilish appearance with horns and a mouth that opens from ear to ear. This monster is also described as having shaggy hair, long claws and being hideously ugly. This demon-like creature often has some extra eyes, fingers or toes. When in its true form, this evil monster does not like to be seen by humans. It is said to be able to transform to look like a human, an animal or become totally invisible. These mythical beasts are said to rise as spirits from hell and capture the souls of dying people. They then drag the souls back down with them to the pits of hell from which they came. They love destruction and ruin everything and anything that crosses their path. They are also capable of causing natural disasters like mudslides and earthquakes, spreading deadly diseases and taking over people’s bodies. Dried peas are said cause these nasty spirits from hell to go blind.

Kitsune- is the Japanese word for fox. Foxes are commonly found in Japanese folklore due to the fact that they lived in very close proximity with humans in ancient Japan. Many tales depict these four-legged mythical creatures as extremely intelligent beings that also possess magical powers. These powers are said to increase along with their age and wisdom. These beasts can be described as having as many a nine tails. The exact number of tails they have reflect their age, power and wisdom. Longevity and the ability to assume human form is among their most popular magical capabilities. They are portrayed in stories as faithful guardians, friends, sometimes lovers and even wives .In some accounts, these creatures are also known for being evil and destructive. They can generate fire from their many tails, bend time and space, render themselves invisible and shape-shift into other terrifying forms.

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