# Nure-onna - The Snake Woman Who Steals Children

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Podcast: [Freaky Folklore](https://stenobird.com/podcast/freaky-folklore-3517572)
Published: 2026-05-25T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Deep in Japanese coastal folklore lurks the Nure-onna, a terrifying yokai that appears as a beautiful woman in a white kimono—until she reveals her serpentine lower body. This "wet woman" haunts beaches, rivers, and tide pools, using an enchanted baby bundle to trap victims or stealing real infants from their mothers. Discover the chilling legend of a predator that weaponizes maternal instinct, the regional variations from Shimane to Niigata, her partnership with the ox-demon Ushi-oni, and why this ancient warning about stranger danger remains relevant today. #Freaky Folklore #Nureonna #JapaneseYokai #CoastalLegends #SnakeWoman #JapaneseFolklore #Yokai #BabyStealer #JapaneseHorror #UrbanLegends #Mythology #CreepyTales #HorrorPodcast #Folklore #JapaneseMyths #SupernaturalCreatures #WetWoman #ShimanePrefecture #MonsterLegends #Eeriecast EXPLORE MORE SPINE-CHILLING CONTENT: Freaky Folklore: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/freaky-folklore Carman's Crypt (Original Horror): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Deadly Intent (True Crime): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Destination Terror: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/destination-terror ________________________________________ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon (Ad-Free + Bonus Content): https://www.patreon.com/c/CarmanCarrion Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/carmancarrion ________________________________________ CONNECT WITH CARMAN: Website: https://www.carman-carrion.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarmanCarrion Twitter/X: https://x.com/CarmanCarrion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/ ________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184 Your support help…

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