#sara-hebi

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The Bakemono Zukushi “Monster” Scroll (18th–19th century), unknown artist.

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Sara-Hebi from The Bakemono Zukushi handscroll, painted in the Edo period

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Sara-hebi (さら蛇)

Location | Distribution: Japan The sara-hebi (”sara snake”?) is a large, serpentine-humanoid creature appearing in the Bakemono Zukushi handscroll, which was painted in the Edo period (circa 18th-19th century) by an unknown artist which depicts monsters from Japanese folklore based on the local’s alleged experiences with them. The sara-hebi is said to be a large snake with the head of a woman.