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The Kappa is a creature with origins in Japanese mythology, legend and folklore.
The Kappa comes from Japanese folklore. There are three main theories about their origin. One theory states that the Kappa originally came from Chinese mythology, and later moved to Japan. Another theory is that they are based on misidentified sightings of the hanzaki, or Japanese giant salamander. Lastly, some believe that the Kappa is a nursery bogey used to keep children from drowning.
 
   
 
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 4 October 2018

Kappa
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Information
Alternate Names/Spellings 河童, かっぱ, Kawatarō, Kawako, River Child
Origins
Alignment Chaotic Neutral, Neutral Evil, Chaotic Evil
Element
Species Chimera
Appearance Dent-Headed Frog-Turtle Hybrid


Origins

The Kappa is a creature with origins in Japanese mythology, legend and folklore.

Appearance

Kappa are humanoid yōkai, about the size of a small child. They have slimy, reptilian skin, usually green in color, and a fishy odor. A kappa has frog-like feet and hands and a turtle-shaped beak and shell. However, kappa also have strange characteristics. Most famously, they have a dish-like spot on top of their head, full of vital fluid. If a kappa spills this, they shrivel up and die. Another strange thing is that the kappa's arms are connected inside their torso, so if one arm is pulled, the other one shrinks. Most peculiarly, the kappa has three anuses.

Kappa

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