Beneath the silent moon, she walks where the cold whispers ancient tales… The snow doesn't touch her, it follows her. The wind doesn't chill her, it obeys her.
Drawing made with Krita.❄️🌙
#YukiOnna #DigitalArt #Krita #Illustration #japanesefolklore
In #JapaneseFolklore, tales are told of yonaki-ishi or night-crying stones. These stones cry loudly at night and it is believed to be because they are possessed by a spirit, usually of someone who has been murdered and is seeking revenge. In one story a pregnant woman is... #MythologyMonday 1/2
"Beauty often hides threads of silk... and poison." My interpretation of the legendary Jorōgumo. Drawing made with Krita.🕷️🕸️🎻🇯🇵✍🏻💻🎨 #krita #Jorogumo #Yokai #JapaneseFolklore #DigitalArt
In #JapaneseFolklore there was a strange #yokai phenomenon known as ashiarai yashiki (foot washing manor) where a giant, hairy, bloody, disembodied foot crashed through the roof of a house demanding to be washed. If it was washed it would then disappear only to return again... #MythologyMonday 1/2
In #JapaneseFolklore, mokumokuren is a strange supernatural phenomenon occurring when the shoji (paper sliding doors) in buildings get old and damaged. Over time, the holes transform into disembodied eyeballs which peer out at you. While this yokai is not particularly... #MythologyMonday 1/2
Beware what lurks in the moonlight...
This is the Rokurokubi, one of the most iconic creatures in Japanese folklore. During the day they appear as ordinary women, but at nightfall, their necks stretch uncontrollably to explore, spy, or simply frighten the unwary.
Drawing made with Krita.🌙⛩️✨🇯🇵
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After taking a break last month (and most of this month) I have finally published a new article about nushi, the spirits of ponds, lakes and rivers in Japanese folklore. I've included several folktales, some yokai, and plenty of Japanese art. I hope you enjoy it.
https://open.substack.com/pub/curiousordinary/p/water-spirits
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Water Spirits in Japanese Folklore

Tales of nushi in ponds, lakes and rivers

Hanashi by Curious Ordinary