Bizarre Japanese Folklore — The Kappa and the Anus Ball,In Ancient Japanese folklore a kappa i

Bizarre Japanese Folklore — The Kappa and the Anus Ball,In Ancient Japanese folklore a kappa is a short, small, toad-like or turtle-like creature common in small ponds, wetlands, and swamps.  A playful and mischievous creature, they are often blamed for minor shenanigans such as passing gas and looking up women’s kimono’s.  However they are also capable of something much more evil, the stealing of one’s soul… from the bum.It was believed that the soul was contained in a large ball located within the anus called the shurikodama (尻子玉), translated literally as “anus ball”.  In other versions the shurikodama is a magic ball that contained special powers.  Whatever it’s purpose, the kappa wanted that butt ball.  Often lurking in common swimming areas, a kappa would reach up into an unsuspecting swimmer and extract the shurikodama.  In other versions the kappa would simply suck the shurikodama out of the body.  Regardless of method, extraction of the anus ball always resulted in instant death.So as a reminder, the next time you go swimming, watch your backside! -- source link

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