In Japanese folklore, the Kappa is a water monster that is considered to be one of the three major Yokai. Yokai are a class of supernatural entities and spirits and can be a vast range of beings, including shapeshifters, ghosts, demons, and tricksters They can be mischievous, helpful, or malevolent, often appearing as animal-like figures, possessed objects, or humanoids. They embody the mysterious and uncanny aspects of nature and human emotions.
Kappa are said to be inhabiting the ponds and rivers of Japan. It is also known by various local names, including kawatarō (river boy). The kappa had been dangerous mankillers that drowned people, also targeting horses and cattle to be dragged into water.
They are monkey-like creatures with saucer-shaped heads, yellowish-green skin, and long noses. Their main weakness is that their heads are filled with water, which gives them strength. If the water is spilled, the demon loses it’s power and can be easily overcome.
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