Asia · Aquatic
Kappa
also called River-Child
Threat 3
Dangerous
A turtle-shelled water imp of Japanese rivers with a dish of water on its head.
The Account
Bow deeply — the kappa bows back and spills the water that gives it power. It loves cucumbers, wrestling, and drowning children who play too near the river.
Origin
Japanese folklore
First Sighting
Ancient
From the Public Record
In Japanese folklore, the kappa is a familiar type of water monster, considered one of three major yōkai.
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