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For a country that loves cats as much as Japan it's interesting that in #JapaneseFolklore there are so many terrifying #yokai cats. These supernatural felines (kaibyo) are usually accomplished shapeshifters and demonstrate a range of strange behaviours including taking on their owner's form and living in their place, having wild nighttime parties, and body snatching. I've written more here:
https://www.curiousordinary.com/2021/06/kaibyo.html
#MythologyMonday #folklore #cats #ukiyoe #DailyFolklore
🎨Utagawa Kuniyoshi

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