who is kappa
A Kappa (æ²³ç«¥, river-child) , alternatively called kawatarÅ (å·å¤ªé, river-boy) , komahiki (é§å¼, horse puller) , or kawako (å·å­, river-child) , is a yÅkai found in Japanese folklore. The name is a combination of the words kawa (river) and wappa, a variant form of ç«¥ warawa (also warabe) child.. In ShintÅ they are considered to be one of many suijin (æ°´ç¥,âwater deityâ), their yorishiro, or one of their temporary appearances. A hairy kappa is called a HyÅsube (ã²ãããã¹) . There are more than eighty other names associated with the kappa in different regions, including kawappa, gawappa, kÅgo, mizushi, mizuchi, enkÅ, kawaso, suitengu, and dangame. Along with the oni and the tengu, the kappa is among the best-known yÅkai in Japan.