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Animals
Spider
Kumo
Meaning & Symbolism
Industry, patience, entrapment. In some traditions, spiders are tricksters or shapeshifters (jorōgumo — a spider that transforms into a seductive woman).
The Story
The Tsuchigumo (earth spider) is a yōkai from the Heike Monogatari that the warrior Minamoto no Yorimitsu battled. Jorōgumo stories tell of a 400-year-old spider that takes the form of a beautiful woman to lure victims.
Traditional Placement
Front Torso
Best Seasons
Autumn
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