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In [[Japanese folklore]], a {{nihongo|'''nure-onna'''|濡女||lit. "wet woman"}} is a [[yōkai]] which resembles an amphibious creature with the head of a woman and the body of a [[snake]]. While the description of her appearance varies slightly from story to story, she has been described as being 300 m in length and has snake-like eyes, long claws, fangs and long, beautiful hair. She is typically spotted on a [[shore]], washing her hair. |
In [[Japanese folklore]], a {{nihongo|'''nure-onna'''|濡女||lit. "wet woman"}} is a [[yōkai]] which resembles an amphibious creature with the head of a woman and the body of a [[snake]]. While the description of her appearance varies slightly from story to story, she has been described as being 300 m in length and has snake-like eyes, long claws, fangs and long, beautiful hair. She is typically spotted on a [[shore]], washing her hair. |
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==Mythology== |
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A nure-onna's intention are unknown. In some stories, she is a monstrous being who is powerful enough to crush trees with her tail and feeds on humans. She carries with her a small, childlike bundle, which she uses to attract potential victims. If a well-intentioned person offers to hold the baby for her, the nure-onna will let them. If they attempt to discard the bundle, however, it is revealed that it is not a child at all. Instead, the bundle becomes incredibly heavy and prevents the victim from fleeing. She then uses her long, snake-like tongue to suck all the blood from her victim’s body. In other stories, a nure-onna is simply seeking solitude as she washes her hair and reacts violently to those who bother her. The [[Rokurokubi]] is a close relative to the nure-onna as she herself has a long snake-like neck/body. |
A nure-onna's intention are unknown. In some stories, she is a monstrous being who is powerful enough to crush trees with her tail and feeds on humans. She carries with her a small, childlike bundle, which she uses to attract potential victims. If a well-intentioned person offers to hold the baby for her, the nure-onna will let them. If they attempt to discard the bundle, however, it is revealed that it is not a child at all. Instead, the bundle becomes incredibly heavy and prevents the victim from fleeing. She then uses her long, snake-like tongue to suck all the blood from her victim’s body. In other stories, a nure-onna is simply seeking solitude as she washes her hair and reacts violently to those who bother her. The [[Rokurokubi]] is a close relative to the nure-onna as she herself has a long snake-like neck/body. |
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==External references== |
==External references== |
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*[http://hyakumonogatari.com/2012/02/15/nure-onna-the-soaked-woman/ Nure Onago – The Soaked Woman] at hyakumonogatari.com |
* [http://hyakumonogatari.com/2012/02/15/nure-onna-the-soaked-woman/ Nure Onago – The Soaked Woman] at hyakumonogatari.com |
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Revision as of 01:30, 2 October 2014
In Japanese folklore, a nure-onna (濡女, lit. "wet woman") is a yōkai which resembles an amphibious creature with the head of a woman and the body of a snake. While the description of her appearance varies slightly from story to story, she has been described as being 300 m in length and has snake-like eyes, long claws, fangs and long, beautiful hair. She is typically spotted on a shore, washing her hair.
Mythology
A nure-onna's intention are unknown. In some stories, she is a monstrous being who is powerful enough to crush trees with her tail and feeds on humans. She carries with her a small, childlike bundle, which she uses to attract potential victims. If a well-intentioned person offers to hold the baby for her, the nure-onna will let them. If they attempt to discard the bundle, however, it is revealed that it is not a child at all. Instead, the bundle becomes incredibly heavy and prevents the victim from fleeing. She then uses her long, snake-like tongue to suck all the blood from her victim’s body. In other stories, a nure-onna is simply seeking solitude as she washes her hair and reacts violently to those who bother her. The Rokurokubi is a close relative to the nure-onna as she herself has a long snake-like neck/body.
References
- http://www.pinktentacle.com/2008/02/edo-period-monster-paintings-by-sawaki-suushi/
- http://www.youkaimura.org/nureonna.htm
External references
- Nure Onago – The Soaked Woman at hyakumonogatari.com
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