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402: Japanese folklore: Misconceptions

Myths and Legends

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The Folklore of the Vengeful Samurai Heads

This chapter depicts a chaotic festival scene where three men engage in a sword fight that comically escalates to their mutual decapitation. The story explores the folklore of their vengeful heads, which are rumored to bring misfortune to those who encounter them at sea.

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