It is said that the Japanese giant salamander is the inspiration behind the mythological creature known as the kappa, an imp or a demon that live in the rivers of Japan. :
Kappa (folklore) - Wikipedia
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How a Mythical Imp that Snuck Up People's Large Intestines Became a Symbol of Japan - Atlas Obscura
Edo-period kappa sketches ~ Pink Tentacle
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Kappa The Japanese River Monster - (Japanese Folklore Explained) - YouTube
History of Kappa: The Weird Green River Monster - YouTube
Kappa - The Water Demon of Japanese Mythology | Japanese Mythology & Folklore - YouTube
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Kawataro hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
Kappa”: The Terror of Japan's Rivers | Nippon.com
On the hunt for Tono's mythical water trolls | The Japan Times
Kappa | Myths and Folklore Wiki | Fandom
Kappa | Yokai.com
Kappa - River Imp (Kami) in Japanese Shinto and Buddhist Traditions
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