Are there any target ghost stories from different cultures?

In Japanese folklore, there is the story of a Yuki - Onna, a snow woman. She is often depicted as a beautiful, pale - skinned woman with long black hair. While she can be quite terrifying as she freezes her victims, there is also an allure to her. Her cold beauty and the mystery surrounding her actions can be seen as a form of'sexy' in the sense of her being a captivating and dangerous figure.

Sure. In Japanese culture, there were some spooky stories from the 1880s. The 'Yuki - onna' is a well - known supernatural being. It's often depicted as a woman with long black hair and a white kimono. In some tales from that time, she would appear in the snow - covered mountains and bring a sense of dread and coldness. People were afraid of encountering her as she was said to be a harbinger of death.

In some Asian cultures, during the New Year celebrations, elders might playfully tickle the younger ones as a sign of affection. It's a warm and family - centered moment that shows closeness.

In Japanese culture, there's the story of Okiku. She was a maid who was murdered and her spirit haunts by counting plates. It's a really creepy story that reflects Japanese beliefs in vengeful spirits. Another Japanese ghost story is about the Kuchisake - Onna, the slit - mouthed woman. She asks people if they think she's pretty and if they answer wrongly, she harms them.

In Chinese culture, the 'Nie Xiaoqian' story from the Qing Dynasty is very famous. It's about a beautiful female ghost Nie Xiaoqian who falls in love with a human. This story reflects on themes of love and the supernatural within the context of traditional Chinese society during that period. There are many operas and movies based on this story.

In Japanese culture, the 'Kuchisake - Onna' is a disturbing ghost story. It's about a woman with a slit - mouth who asks if you think she's pretty. If you answer wrongly, bad things happen. It's rooted in Japanese superstition.

In Native American cultures, there are also stories about spirit dogs. For example, some tribes believe that dogs can act as guides in the afterlife. Their ghost dog stories are more about the connection between dogs and the spiritual realm, and how they can help or protect the living or the dead. These stories are an important part of their cultural beliefs and are passed down through generations.

In Chinese culture, there are stories about the Niao Jing (Bird Spirit). It is said to be a supernatural bird with special powers. And of course, there are many ghost stories related to old temples and cemeteries. Regarding animals, the white snake is a very famous figure in Chinese mythology. There are stories of the white snake falling in love with a human, and in some versions, there are also elements of the supernatural and the spirit world involved.

In some African cultures, there were also instances. In certain tribes, if a girl was thought to be a witch (although this was often based on superstition), she could be put to death. This was usually part of a complex set of beliefs and social control mechanisms within those traditional societies. The methods of execution could range from stoning to being left in the wilderness.

From Mexican culture, 'La Llorona' is a very famous ghost story. It's about a weeping woman who lost her children and now haunts rivers and lakes. In Irish culture, 'The Banshee' is well - known. It's a female spirit whose wailing is said to foretell death in a family. In African culture, there are stories of ancestral spirits that can be somewhat like ghost stories, for example, the Egungun spirits in Yoruba culture which are believed to have a connection between the living and the dead.