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	Nukekubi
		Nukekubi (ÊäúÈ¶ñ) are monsters found in Japanese folklore.
		By day, nukekubi appears to be normal human beings.
		The only way to tell a nukekubi from a normal human being is a line of red symbols around the base of the neck where the head detaches.
	www.sfcrowsnest.com /scifinder/a/Nukekubi.php (308 words)

	Nukekubi -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Nukekubi are ((medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus) monsters found in (Click link for more info and facts about Japanese folklore) Japanese folklore.
		By day, nukekubi appears to be normal (Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae) human beings.
		The only way to tell a nukekubi from a normal human being is a line of red symbols around the base of the neck where the head detaches.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/nu/nukekubi.htm (178 words)

	NUKEKUBI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Nukekubi are humanoid undead creatures who are able to detach their heads, which fly about independently in search of prey at night.
		When a detached nukekubi head or body is examined, it appears as if the neck has healed into a clean stub.
		This tatoo-like marking may be hidden by clothing or jewelry when the nukekubi is in human form, and is located on the head section when the two parts are separated.
	www.monogatari.org /creatures/nukekubi.htm (303 words)

	Nukekubi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		By day, nukekubi appears to be normal human beings.
		By night, however, their heads and necks detach smoothly from their bodies and fly about independently in search of human prey.
		They sometimes live in groups, impersonating normal human families.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nukekubi (191 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Nukekubi
		Another story that nukekubi have appeared in is the 1998 Hellboy comic book story entitled Heads, collected in the Hellboy anthology The Right Hand of Doom.
		A group of seven Nukekubi appear briefly in the animated film Hellboy: Sword of Storms, which is partially adapted from the earlier comic story.
		The Hellboy Nukekubi appeared in action figure form as a San Diego Comicon exclusive, packaged with a Hellboy toy.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Nukekubi (362 words)

	The Floating Heads - Mythology
		The Nukekubi are Japanese demons, undead creatures that detach their heads from their bodies by night and send them out hunting for food.
		By day the Nukekubi look very much like ordinary humans, save for the red glyphs that grace the lower portion of their neck, (when the head is detached they are found on the portion which holds the head).
		As the other Nukekubi returned to their bodies, Kwairyo ran for the safety of the village, however when the villagers caught sight of the decapitated head hanging from his robes, he was arrested and taken to trial.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art22809.asp (562 words)

	Sinister Spirits of Asia Part II: Legendary Creatures of Japan
		Nukekubi are humanoid undead creatures who are able to detach their heads, which fly about independently in search of prey at night.
		When a detached nukekubi head or body is examined, it appears as if the neck has healed into a clean stub.
		This tatoo-like marking may be hidden by clothing or jewelry when the nukekubi is in human form, and is located on the head section when the two parts are separated.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/monsters/29027/2 (574 words)

	Nukekubi are monster monsters found in Japanese folklore Japanese folklore... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Nukekubi are monster monsters found in Japanese folklore Japanese folklore...
		By day, nukekubi appears to be normal human being human beings.
		By night, however, their head heads and neck necks detach smoothly from their bodies and fly about independently in search of human prey.
	www.biodatabase.de /Nukekubi (231 words)

	Kwaidan Series: Yuki Onna: Snow Woman
		As far as she knew, nukekubi heads were virtually indestructible; only prayer could forestall an attack and not for very long.
		Tomoko was right behind her nukekubi clan-sister, a pair of curved fangs jutting from her bottom jaw.
		The nukekubi’s faces were becoming less human, more oni-like, their hellish origins evident in the horns the heads were sprouting.
	www.corrieweb.nl /japan/nukekubi.htm (6359 words)

	Nukekubi - Related Downloads: Japanese Monsters and Myths, (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Nukekubi - Related Downloads: Japanese Monsters and Myths,
		In Japanese folklore, it is a timid demon that can extend it's head on a very long neck.
		See a Rokurokubi and a host of other creatures collectively called Bakemono or Obake.
	www.redsofts.com /related/Nukekubi.html (40 words)

	The Hour of the Ox (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Sometimes confused with the benign rukorokubi, the nukekubi (also known as a sakasakubi) are homonid monsters capable of detaching their heads, which fly (or sometimes walk, using long hair as feet) in search of prey during nighttime.
		While nukekubi feed mostly like bats (ie, they eat small birds, fish, insects, etc.), their preference is for human flesh.
		Managing to hide the body of the eldest of them, he fought off the other heads until he was able to flee.
	www.tokyoteleport.com /teleport/soul/essays/ausa2004b.htm (5892 words)

	Hellboy: Sword of Storms Miscellaneous Review - Tokidokijournal.com
		Once free, they plan to summon their brothers, a group of powerful dragons, and destroy the world.
		Along the way he encounters many creatures including kappas, a spider-woman, and a group of nukekubi (who will be instantly familiar to anyone who has read the short Hellboy story titled Heads).
		As Hellboy journeys through the monster filled sword the other characters do their best to figure out what happened to him and how to stop the powerful dragons who are turning up all over the globe.
	www.tokidokijournal.com /article.php?id=663 (982 words)

	Scotto's Wall Scrawls - December 16th, 2003
		Spent some lovely time with my sweetie recently, and getting into Asian folklore, too.
		Tengu, Kappa, Rokurokubi, Nukekubi, and Hungry ghosts specifically.
		I should be about warmed up to do that Dragon's gate review soon.
	scottobear.livejournal.com /2003/12/16 (454 words)

	Japanese Monsters and Myths Free Download
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	Nukekubi - Synonyms from Thesaurus.com
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	What's New Archive -- January 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Nandita Okalani and Inspector Tomiko must unravel the mystery before cultures and superstitions clash in a duel to the death!
		Nukekubi: Floating Heads (science fiction/fantasy - part of the Kwaidan series) by Nene Adams on Nene's Living Library [Alt, Original]
		A kind act by a stranger proves to have a bizarre and deadly motive as Ayumi and Kimiko face horror that wears a pretty face.
	www.xenafanfiction.com /whatsnew/what74.htm (1847 words)

	Answer: Kelpies - Mythology
		They have been known fairly well throughout the UK, even though lore suggests t..
		Long Necks The Rokurokubi are another Japanese demon sometimes confused with the Nukekubi, probably due to their ability to stretch their necks to outrageous lengths.
		The Floating Heads The Nukekubi are Japanese demons, undead creatures that detach their heads from their bodies by night and send them out hunting for food.
	answer.co.za /a1W337F2E193 (1041 words)

	Quit Your Day Job » Blog Archive » Sword of Storms
		The artwork looks great and reflects the original colours and feel of Mignola’s work and the voices are done by the actors from the movie, Ron Perlman and Selma Blair.
		I think what made me happiest though is a sequence involving Nukekubi which are demons that are essentially detached heads from Japanese folklore.
		It is adapted almost exactly from the comic book story Heads.
	blog.sarge.com.au /archives/489 (508 words)

	Japanese Monsters and Myths 1.0 - Japanese monsters and myths. Antique prints from the 1800`s. - Japanese prints, ...
		In Japanese folklore, it is a timid demon that can extend it`s head on a very long neck. In this screen saver you can see a Rokurokubi and a host of demons, monsters, goblins, witches, and other creatures collectively called Bakemono or Obake.
		Japanese Monsters and Myths, Japanese prints, monsters, myths, folklore, folk tales, Bakemono, Obake, Yokai, Yurei, Kappa, tengu, Nukekubi, monogatari, Noh Theater, manga, anime
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	Mutant Reviewers from Hell do "Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms"
		And if you like ancient folklore but haven’t jumped on the Hellboy bandwagon yet well, here’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about.
		The floating head demons are called nukekubi and hail from actual Japanese folklore.
		Their scene is taken almost directly from the Hellboy comic story “Heads.”
	www.mutantreviewers.com /rhellanim.html (1178 words)

	Scottobear's Blog
		Spent some lovely time with my sweetie recently, and getting into Asian folklore, too.
		Tengu, Kappa, Rokurokubi, Nukekubi, and Hungry ghosts specifically.
		I should be about warmed up to do that Dragon's gate review soon.
	www.scottobear.com /blog/2003_12_14_archive.html (4356 words)

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