Now Viewing: kuchisake-onnaTag type: Character Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女,"Slit-Mouth Woman") refers to both a story in Japanese mythology, as well as a modern version of the tale of a woman, mutilated by a jealous husband, and returned as a malicious spirit or youkai bent on committing the same acts done to her. The legend is said to originate with a young woman who lived hundreds of years ago (some versions of the legend state the Heian period which was about 794 to 1185) and was either the wife or concubine of a samurai. She is said to have been very beautiful but also very vain, and possibly cheating on her husband. The samurai, extremely jealous and feeling cuckolded, attacked her and slit her mouth from ear to ear, screaming "Who'll think you're beautiful now?!" Other Wiki Information Last updated: 04/10/11 2:07 PM by jedi1357 This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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