Jigoku dayu
Japanese courtesan
About Jigoku dayu
Jigoku dayu was a prostitute and sex worker.
Hell Courtesan is a legendary figure originating in Edo Japanese folklore. The Hell Courtesan has been portrayed multiple times in ukiyo-e.
Hell_courtesan_(Jigoku_Dayu)_late_1840s_by_Utagawa_Kuniyoshi.jpg|Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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Who was Jigoku dayu?
Japanese courtesan
What was Jigoku dayu's occupation?
Jigoku dayu was a prostitute and sex worker.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jigoku dayu. https://biography.guide/jigoku-dayu/
MLA: "Jigoku dayu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jigoku-dayu/.
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