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Kappa (folklore) - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Japanese mythical creature For other uses, see Kappa (disambiguation) . A kappa in ukiyo-e art. — Kyōka Hyaku Monogatari (1853). In Japanese folklore , the kappa ( 河童 ; "river-child") is a familiar type of water monster, considered one of three major yōkai . [ a ] Kappa are said to be inhabiting the ponds and rivers of Japan . [ 3 ] It is also known by various local names, including kawatarō ( 川太郎 ; "river-boy") . [ 4 ] The kappa had been dangerous mankillers that drowned people, [ 5

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