A mythical water creature from Japanese folklore, depicted as a small imp-like being that lives in rivers and ponds.
From Japanese 河童 (kawa-waraji), where 'kawa' means river and 'wara' relates to child or spirit. The creature appears throughout Japanese folklore dating back centuries.
Kappa are one of Japan's most beloved folklore creatures—they're mischievous tricksters credited with both drowning people and teaching humans medicine and wrestling techniques. Every region of Japan has different kappa stories, turning what should be a scary river demon into a kind of cultural mascot.
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