EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 8 MIN
Why Did Kuchisake Onna Terrify an Entire Nation?
from Mysteries of Mythology · host Eddie - Mysteries of Mythology
“Am I beautiful?” In Japan, those three words belong to Kuchisake-Onna—the Slit-Mouthed Woman—an urban legend that triggered a real-life panic in 1979.From Edo-era whispers to modern schoolyard dread, discover her origins, the infamous Gifu scare, and the eerie “tricks” people swear will save you.
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