Japanese Mythology: The Shapeshifter Jorōgumo (Classic Version)

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A vibrant, surreal landscape features a traditional Japanese woman with a spider body, surrounded by mountains, a waterfall, and figures in flowing garments, blending nature with fantasy.
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The Jorōgumo, a creature which can shapeshift from a beautiful woman into a deadly spider has a fascinating history that spans many legends and folklore stories. Some are specific to a location and geography of Japan.

Kashikobuchi, Sendai
Some legends tell us about people being dragged into a waterfall by a jorōgumo and the use of a tree stump as a decoy. In the legend of Kashikobuchi, Sendai, a voice was heard saying, "clever, clever", ("kashikoi, kashikoi"), after the tree stump was pulled into the water.

The legend is thought to be the origin of the name Kashikobuchi or "clever abyss". And so the jorōgumo of Kashikobuchi was worshipped for warding off water disasters. Even today there are monuments and torii that are engraved with "Myōhō Kumo no Rei".

Source: Wikipedia.
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