![Japan: A 'Korean monk' reborn as a 'kappa' water sprite, playing a 'gekkin' moon guitar. From the Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll, mid-19th century. The Kaikidan Ekotoba is a mid-19th century handscroll that Japan: A 'Korean monk' reborn as a 'kappa' water sprite, playing a 'gekkin' moon guitar. From the Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll, mid-19th century. The Kaikidan Ekotoba is a mid-19th century handscroll that](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2B0181P/japan-a-korean-monk-reborn-as-a-kappa-water-sprite-playing-a-gekkin-moon-guitar-from-the-kaikidan-ekotoba-monster-scroll-mid-19th-century-the-kaikidan-ekotoba-is-a-mid-19th-century-handscroll-that-profiles-33-legendary-monsters-and-human-oddities-mostly-from-the-kyushu-region-of-japan-but-with-several-from-other-countries-including-china-russia-and-korea-the-document-whose-author-is-unknown-is-in-the-possession-of-the-fukuoka-city-museum-2B0181P.jpg)
Japan: A 'Korean monk' reborn as a 'kappa' water sprite, playing a 'gekkin' moon guitar. From the Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll, mid-19th century. The Kaikidan Ekotoba is a mid-19th century handscroll that
![Cartoon Halloween Ghosts - Kappa River Imp, Jack O Lantern, Skeleton, Witch, Mummy and Chinese Zombie Stock Vector - Illustration of cartoon, evil: 152942096 Cartoon Halloween Ghosts - Kappa River Imp, Jack O Lantern, Skeleton, Witch, Mummy and Chinese Zombie Stock Vector - Illustration of cartoon, evil: 152942096](https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/print-152942096.jpg)
Cartoon Halloween Ghosts - Kappa River Imp, Jack O Lantern, Skeleton, Witch, Mummy and Chinese Zombie Stock Vector - Illustration of cartoon, evil: 152942096
![WizardPoker on X: "A kappa (河童), is a yōkai in Japanese folklore, a combination of kawa and wappa. A hairy kappa is called hyōsube. https://t.co/zwrJQ97I9R" / X WizardPoker on X: "A kappa (河童), is a yōkai in Japanese folklore, a combination of kawa and wappa. A hairy kappa is called hyōsube. https://t.co/zwrJQ97I9R" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfiyfuQUYAEN0Wh.jpg)
WizardPoker on X: "A kappa (河童), is a yōkai in Japanese folklore, a combination of kawa and wappa. A hairy kappa is called hyōsube. https://t.co/zwrJQ97I9R" / X
![A sticker featuring the mythical Kappa creature informs customers that a shop is a member of the local chamber in Kappabashi Stock Photo - Alamy A sticker featuring the mythical Kappa creature informs customers that a shop is a member of the local chamber in Kappabashi Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/BWWN59/a-sticker-featuring-the-mythical-kappa-creature-informs-customers-BWWN59.jpg)
A sticker featuring the mythical Kappa creature informs customers that a shop is a member of the local chamber in Kappabashi Stock Photo - Alamy
![Anomizu Konomizu (Water imp or Kappa) by Kosaki Kan | Japanese folklore, Monster legends, Japanese art Anomizu Konomizu (Water imp or Kappa) by Kosaki Kan | Japanese folklore, Monster legends, Japanese art](https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/14/a8/e3/14a8e3c8492ea2f5695dc5831b9cb759.jpg)
Anomizu Konomizu (Water imp or Kappa) by Kosaki Kan | Japanese folklore, Monster legends, Japanese art
![Journey to the West Research on X: "Japanese media sometimes portrays Sha Wujing as a Kappa. This appears to be a modern invention. 19th-century media depicts him as a bald man/monster. However, Journey to the West Research on X: "Japanese media sometimes portrays Sha Wujing as a Kappa. This appears to be a modern invention. 19th-century media depicts him as a bald man/monster. However,](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZ6DXq1U8AIR9On.jpg:large)
Journey to the West Research on X: "Japanese media sometimes portrays Sha Wujing as a Kappa. This appears to be a modern invention. 19th-century media depicts him as a bald man/monster. However,
![Amazon.com: slightly out of focus-Biography of Kappa (Chinese Edition): 9787540753474: luo bo te .ka pa: Books Amazon.com: slightly out of focus-Biography of Kappa (Chinese Edition): 9787540753474: luo bo te .ka pa: Books](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pP6BEEcnL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)
Amazon.com: slightly out of focus-Biography of Kappa (Chinese Edition): 9787540753474: luo bo te .ka pa: Books
![Japan: A 'kawataro' water imp. From the Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll, mid-19th century. The kawataro is a variety of kappa or water imp which likes to eat people and to practice sumo. Japan: A 'kawataro' water imp. From the Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll, mid-19th century. The kawataro is a variety of kappa or water imp which likes to eat people and to practice sumo.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2B01820/japan-a-kawataro-water-imp-from-the-kaikidan-ekotoba-monster-scroll-mid-19th-century-the-kawataro-is-a-variety-of-kappa-or-water-imp-which-likes-to-eat-people-and-to-practice-sumo-an-indentation-on-top-of-the-creatures-head-is-filled-with-water-the-kawataro-becomes-weak-when-the-water-spills-out-the-kaikidan-ekotoba-is-a-mid-19th-century-handscroll-that-profiles-33-legendary-monsters-and-human-oddities-mostly-from-the-kyushu-region-of-japan-but-with-several-from-other-countries-including-china-russia-and-korea-2B01820.jpg)
Japan: A 'kawataro' water imp. From the Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll, mid-19th century. The kawataro is a variety of kappa or water imp which likes to eat people and to practice sumo.
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