Tsuchigumo (土蜘蛛, literally translated "dirt/earth spider") is a historical Japanese derogatory term for renegade local clans, and also the name for a race of spider-like yōkai in Japanese folklore.

Appearance: Tsuchigumo, known as the purse web spider in English, are found all over the Japanese islands and throughout much of the world. Long-lived tsuchigumo can transform into yōkai. They grow to a monstrous size, able to catch much larger prey—particularly humans.

2022年12月31日 · Tsuchigumo is a giant spider yōkai that began to be depicted as large mythical spider-like beasts in the Japanese middle ages. They are sometimes referred to as yatsukahagi or ōgumo. In Japanese, tsuchigumo translates literally as dirt or earth spider.

The Tsuchigumo Clan (土蜘蛛一族, Tsuchigumo Ichizoku) is a clan that formed a pact with the Third Hokage during the Third Shinobi World War. The clan's leader at that time, En no Gyōja, developed a technique that could wipe out an entire village.

2024年2月26日 · The Tsuchigumo, also known as the Jorogumo, is a legendary creature from Japanese folklore that is often depicted as a monstrous spider or a shape-shifting spider demon. Its name, Tsuchigumo, translates to “Earth Spider,” emphasizing its deep connection to …

Tsuchigumo (土蜘蛛), also known as "Earth Spiders," are mythical creatures from Japanese folklore, often portrayed as giant spiders or yōkai (supernatural beings). These creatures are linked to both the physical and supernatural realms and have a …

Tsuchigumo: Information Romanized: Tsuchigumo: Kanji: 土蜘蛛 Kana: つちぐも Meaning: Earth spider: Other names: Yatsukahagi, Ōgumo Type: Animal form Places: Nara Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture Book(s) Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki

Tsuchigumo (土くも) means “ground spider.” It is also commonly referred to as yatsukahagi or ōgumo (giant spider). Its habitat is rural areas, mountains, forests, and caves, but they are found to live everywhere. Tsuchigumo make homes out of silk tubes from prey they encounter.

Tsuchigumo (literally translated "dirt/earth spider") is a historical Japanese derogatory term for renegade local clans, and also the name for a race of spider-like yōkai in Japanese folklore. Alternative names for the mythological Tsuchigumo include yatsukahagi (roughly "eight …

2024年2月29日 · The tsuchigumo is a mystical entity said to inhabit Japan's depths, a shapeshifter capable of assuming human disguise. Legends trace its genesis to the 12th century, a time of social upheaval and supernatural belief.