According to Japanese Legend, Woman who lose their babies in childbirth during a rain storm, will become when they die the Yokai known as The ''Ameonna''. Shown in Art as a Female with ''Long Black Hair and a Pale composition'', She is said to start ''licking Her Hand'' (why, this is never made clear). At any rate, this act will bring forth great torrents of rain. Often these storms bring mudslides and disasters. Some version state that The Ameonna is not evil or vindictive. During severe storms and flood, She will save those worthy from drowning.