Nure-onna

nature_spirit water reptiles single tradition · 2

A hybrid creature with the head of a woman and the body of a snake.

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Relationships

cognate of
isoonna
allied with
Ushi-oni
sibling of
Rokurokubi

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Source passages

“Nure-onna – A creature with the head of a woman and the body of a snake.”

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“A nure-onna's intentions 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.”

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