Fairy Tale Flip Ep 8: Donkey Skin

Fairy Tale Flip Ep 8: Donkey Skin

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Jorōgumo: The Seductive Shapeshifting Spider of Japanese Folklore - Fairy Tale Flip Ep: 20

Beware the shape-shifting man-eater. Jorōgumo, the seductive spider woman of Japanese folklore, lures her victims with beauty before revealing her true form. In this Fairy Tale Flip episode, we dive into Japan’s religious and cultural history—Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, an ...  Show more

Jorōgumo, The Japanese Shapeshifting Spider Spirit, Mini Episode #4

This is one of the most famous versions of the Jorōgumo, the Japanese shapeshifting spider spirit. Part love story, part horror, it is a wonderful folktale you wont want to miss!

Known for transforming into a beautiful woman to lure unsuspecting travelers. By day, she ap ...

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