Even today, there is a real intersection in the Shimozato district of Miyakojima City known as "Ganguri-yumata." It is said that this was the very crossroads where the Kataashi-pinza would appear, and the name itself was derived from the "gan-guri" rhythm of its footsteps. In Okinawan folklore, it is a strict taboo to let a *majimun* pass between your legs or leap over your head, as this allows them to steal your soul. The Kataashi-pinza is inextricably tied to this belief. A long-standing warning dictates that if you encounter the creature at night, you must immediately crouch low to the ground so that it cannot possibly leap over you. Various theories exist as to why it only has one hind leg. Some say it is the vengeful spirit of a goat abused by humans, others claim it was a goat raised for meat that escaped and transformed into a monster, while another story suggests it simply botched a landing during a jump and lost its leg. Regardless of its origins, the Kataashi-pinza remains a uniquely Miyakoan *majimun*, its legend deeply woven into the daily life and landscape of the island.