:“The kappa is notorious for attempting to lure horses and cows to a watery death; but the key word here is attempting. In most versions of this legend, the kappa fails; its plan backfires and it (or just its arm) is pulled by the startled horse all the way to the stable. The ...
In Japan, legends have been told for centuries about the legendary kappa water imp that is both a fearsome water monster and a troublemaker. This article discusses the kappa, its origins, attributes, its place in modern-day Japanese society, and whether