Myth of the Day: Akateko
Amidst legends, a disembodied red hand in Japanese forests lures, tells tales, and hides a heart-wrenching origin.
Region/Culture: Japan, Asia
Mythos: Japanese Mythology (including Shinto and Yokai traditions)
Primary Type/Nature: Monsters and Beasts
Mythical Attributes: A disembodied red hand that hangs down from trees.
Role in Mythos: Akateko is a type of yōkai, or supernatural creature, known to frighten passersby as it dangles mysteriously from tree branches.
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