In the annals of Japanese folklore, the Yuki-onna stands out as the ethereal snow maiden who could give Elsa a run for her money. Her skin is snowy white, making her near-invisible in snowy landscapes. She's usually shown wearing a white kimono, which doesn’t help, either.

A symbol of Japanese winters, this frosty femme fatale has a dual nature, proving either benevolent or malevolent depending on the tale. One minute she’s playing the role of an icy siren, leading unsuspecting travellers into icy doom, and the next, she's pulling a Mother Goose act, cradling a baby.

On the modern front, Yuki-onna hasn't missed her chance to jump on the pop culture train, making cameos in Yu-Gi-Oh! and inspiring Pokémon designs.