Some legends say the Yuki-onna, bei

Some legends say the Yuki-onna, being associated with winter and snowstorms, is the spirit of someone who perished in the snow.[5] She is at the same time beautiful and serene, yet ruthless in killing unsuspecting mortals. Until the 18th century, she was almost uniformly portrayed as evil. Today, however, stories often color her as more human, emphasizing her ghost-like nature and ephemeral beauty.[6]

Some legends say the Yuki-onna, being associated with winter and snowstorms, is the spirit of someone who perished in the snow. [5] She is at the same time beautiful and serene, yet ruthless in killing unsuspecting mortals. Until the 18th century , she was almost uniformly portrayed as evil. Today, however, stories often color her as more human, emphasizing her ghost-like nature and ephemeral beauty. [6]