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According to the Japanese folklore, the Jorōgumo is a magic, 400 year old giant spider, that can change its appearance into that of a beautiful woman. She seduces young handsome men, wraps them up in her webs and eats them.

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Hope Christofferson (@hopechristofferson) posted on Instagram: “The Red Sea Siren 🧜‍♀️ -this mermaid has been revered in Egyptian myth for thousands of years, and is also one of the most predatory…” • Jun 4, 2022 at 2:51pm UTC

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a black cat sitting on top of a tree branch

The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost), pooka, phouka, phooka, phooca, puca or púka, is primarily a creature of Irish folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could either help or hinder rural and marine communities. The creatures were said to be shape changers which could take the appearance of black horses, goats and rabbits. The púca has counterparts throughout the Celtic cultures of Northwest Europe. For instance, in Welsh mythology it is named the pwca and in…

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