Tsuchigumo (土蜘蛛; also written 土雲, literally "dirt/earth spider") is a historical Japanese derogatory term for renegade local clans, primarily during the Asuka, Nara, and early Heian periods, and also …

The jorōgumo is the most well-known of the arachnid yōkai, and found all over the Japanese archipelago except for the northern island of Hokkaidō. Their body size averages between two to three …

Dec 31, 2022 · Of the many Yōkai in Japanese mythology, Jorōgumo is one of the most famous of them all. This mythical creature is typically depicted as a large spider monster that can shapeshift into the …

Jorōgumo (絡新婦 or じょろうぐも, Jorōgumo) is a famous spider type yōkai in Japan. It can shapeshift between a three forms: a giant spider, a human woman, half woman/half spider. It transforms into a …

Jan 10, 2026 · In the shadowy corners of Japanese folklore, few creatures inspire as much dread as the Jorōgumo. This spider yokai embodies one of the most unsettling transformations in supernatural …

Detailed information about Jorōgumo (Enchanting Spider). Also known as: Jorogumo. Jorōgumo is a giant spider yokai that takes the form of a beautiful woman to lure victims. The name appears in Edo …

Nov 20, 2025 · Discover the myth of Tsuchigumo, a legendary yokai guarding sacred Mount Japan, and how a proud warrior learns humility through a mystical encounter.

It is also commonly referred to as yatsukahagi or ōgumo (giant spider). Its habitat is rural areas, mountains, forests, and caves, but they are found to live everywhere.

Jorogumo is a mythical creature of Japanese folklore that has fascinated people for centuries. This creature is often depicted as a spider that can shape-shift into a beautiful woman, luring …

In Demon Slayer, Spider Demon (Mother) (蜘蛛鬼「母」, Kumo Oni (Haha)) has the design of a woman with a short, curvaceous physique and voluptuous figure, and the ability to control her victims using …