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Rokurokubi (ろくろ首, 轆轤首) is a type of Japanese yōkai (apparition). They look almost completely like humans with some differences. There is a type whose neck stretches and another whose head detaches and flies around freely (nukekubi). The Rokurokubi appear in classical kaidan (spirit tales) and in yōkai works. [1]
Kwairyō travels to a near village called Suwa and after being questioned by authorities about the severed head attached to his clothing, he explains about the night's events. A wise magistrate recognizes the character on the back of the neck, which signifies that it was indeed a nukekubi and not a murder victim.
‘Aggressive’ creature of the night found lurking on fences in China. It’s a new species. Aspen Pflughoeft. January 4, 2024 at 1:29 PM.
Nukekubi – Rokurokubi whose heads come off and float about. Nuno – Dwarf-like creature in Philippine mythology. Oni – (Japanese) Yōkai which are similar to ogres or demons. Pugot – (Philippines) Mythical fiend found in the Ilocos Region. Rannamaari - (Maldives) Sea monster/demon with similar mythology to Orochi. Defeated entirely just ...
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A vicious humanlike monster whose head detaches from its body, often confused with the much more peaceful rokurokubi, whose neck merely extends indefinitely. Nunakawahime A kami who helps with singing, blessings of children and easy childbirth. She is the wife of Ōkuninushi and the mother of Ajisukitakahikone, Takeminakata and Kotoshironushi ...
Japanese folklore also has yokai creatures called nukekubi and rokurokubi that are quite similar to their Southeast Asian counterparts. According to Thai ethnographer Phraya Anuman Rajadhon, the Krasue is accompanied by a will-o'-the-wisp-like luminescent glow. [2]
Researchers found the six-eyed creatures in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a new study. Jumping creature spins ‘sheets of web’ and tucks self in at night. It’s a new species