Kappa is a creature from Japanese folklore that is often associated with water). It is a reptilian humanoid that inhabits rivers and streams in Japan. Kappa are generally the size and shape of a human child, yet despite their small stature, they are physically stronger than a grown man. They have scaly skin that ranges from a deep, earthy green to bright reds and even blue. Kappa have a dish-like depression on the top of their head that is filled with water, which is the source of their power. They are known for their mischievous behavior, which can range from minor misdemeanors to outright malevolence). Kappa can be dangerous and have been known to drown people and animals, kidnap children, and even eat human flesh). However, they can also behave amicably towards humans and are obsessed with politeness). If a person makes a deep bow to a kappa, it will return the gesture, spilling the water held in the dish on its head and rendering it unable to leave the bowing position until the plate is refilled with water from the river in which it lives. If a person refills it, the kappa will serve that person for all eternity). Kappa are also known for their love of cucumbers and raw innards, particularly human anuses.