Nekomata

Nekomata
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Alternate Names/Spellings	Forked Cat, Neko-Mata or 猫又 or 猫股
Origins	Japanese Mythology
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Appearance	Fork-tailed Bakeneko (among numerous other forms)

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The Nekomata is a creature with origins in Japanese mythology, legend and folklore.