Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore

The video explores the Jorogumo, a shape-shifting spider from Japanese folklore that appears as a beautiful woman to lure victims. It delves into the concept of yokai, supernatural entities in Japanese culture, and discusses the Jorogumo's literary appearances and cultural significance. The video also examines the real-life golden orb weaver spider, which may have inspired the Jorogumo legend, and highlights the cultural and spiritual associations of spiders in Japan.

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