Jorōgumo (Japanese: 絡新婦 (kanji), じょろうぐも (hiragana)) is a type of yōkai, a creature of Japanese folklore.

One of these is the jorōgumo, known as the golden orb-weaver in English. The jorōgumo is the most well-known of the arachnid yōkai, and found all over the Japanese archipelago except for …

Jorō-gumo live solitary lives, both as spiders and as yokai. When a golden orb-weaver reaches 400 years of age, it develops magical powers and begins to feed on human prey instead of …

Dec 31, 2022 · Jorōgumo is a deadly spider-woman who has the ability to both enchant and bring great misery upon those who it deals with. It is one of a large number of yōkai, which are …

Jorogumo is a mythical creature of Japanese folklore that has fascinated people for centuries. This creature is often depicted as a spider that can shape-shift into a beautiful woman, luring …

Deep within the misty realms of Japanese folklore, the Jorogumo emerges as a captivating yet terrifying yokai. This supernatural entity, often depicted as a seductive woman who transforms …

May 20, 2025 · The Jorogumo, often referred to as the Spider Woman, is a captivating figure in Japanese mythology. This legendary creature is known for her ability to transform from a …