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A ''' | A '''nuppeppo''' or '''nuppefuhofu''' is a spirit or yokai in Japanese folklore. | ||
Nuppeppo usually appears at midnight in desert places like ruined temples or near graveyards | ==Description== | ||
Nuppeppo looks like a chunk of dead flesh walking by itself. Aside from its massive flabs, the only features are its arms and legs -- and its horrid smell. It deserves the title of the ugliest yokai. | |||
==Behavior== | |||
Nuppeppo usually appears at midnight in desert places like ruined temples or near graveyards but also appears to derive satisfaction from frightening people on the street at night. | |||
[[Image:Nuppeppo.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Unknown artist]] | [[Image:Nuppeppo.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Unknown artist]] | ||
[[Category: Japanese mythology]] | [[Category: Japanese mythology]] | ||
[[Category: Yokai]] | [[Category: Yokai]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:09, 9 February 2011
A nuppeppo or nuppefuhofu is a spirit or yokai in Japanese folklore.
Description
Nuppeppo looks like a chunk of dead flesh walking by itself. Aside from its massive flabs, the only features are its arms and legs -- and its horrid smell. It deserves the title of the ugliest yokai.
Behavior
Nuppeppo usually appears at midnight in desert places like ruined temples or near graveyards but also appears to derive satisfaction from frightening people on the street at night.