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The Folklore of the Kappa: Turtle-Like Water Spirits of Japan – Explore The Legends Of The Kappa, Mysterious, Turtle-Like Creatures Said To Inhabit Rivers And Lakes In Japanese Folklore, Known For Their Strength, Love Of Cucumbers, And Sometimes Dangerous Interactions With Humans, Including Drowning People Or Stealing Their Souls, Reflecting Japanese Beliefs About Water Spirits And The Dangers Of Drowning.
The Folklore of the Kappa: Turtle-Like Water Spirits of Japan – A Lecture (Image: A cartoon Kappa peeking out from a river, holding a cucumber with a mischievous grin. Maybe…
