Shikome

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Shikome is a type of creature from Japanese mythology. It is depicted as a fierce and wild woman whom Izanami sent to destroy her husband Izanagi. The story has strong parallels to that of Orpheus and Eurydice. The Shikome themselves are a parallel to the Maenads, who tore Orpheus to pieces. In the Japanese version, Izanagi escapes.

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	Japanese mythology and folklore
	Mythic texts and folktales: Kojiki \| Nihon Shoki \| Otogizōshi \| Yotsuya Kaidan Urashima Tarō \| Kintarō \| Momotarō \| Tamamo-no-Mae Divinities: Izanami \| Izanagi \| Amaterasu Susanoo \| Ame-no-Uzume \| Inari List of divinities \| Kami \| Seven Lucky Gods Legendary creatures: Oni \| Kappa \| Tengu \| Tanuki \| Fox \| Yōkai \| Dragon Mythical and sacred locations: Mt. Hiei \| Mt. Fuji \| Izumo \| Ryūgū-jō \| Takamagahara \| Yomi
	Religions \| Sacred objects \| Creatures and spirits

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