Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女, “Slit-Mouthed Woman”) is a malevolent figure in Japanese urban legends and folklore. Described as the malicious spirit, or onryō, of a woman, she partially covers her face with a mask or object, and…
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Richmond Vampire
The Richmond Vampire (also called locally the Hollywood Vampire) is a recent urban legend from Richmond, Virginia.
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A Boo Hag is a mythical creature in the folklore of Gullah culture. It is a regionalized version of the Hag myth.
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Crybaby Bridge is a nickname given to some bridges in the United States. The name often reflects an urban legend that the sound of a baby can be, or has been, heard from the bridge.…
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In Navajo (Navajo: Diné) culture, a skin-walker (yee naaldlooshii) is a type of harmful witch who has the ability to turn into, possess, or disguise themselves as an animal. The term is not used for…
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