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Gashadokuro the Giant Skeleton and Other Legendary Creatures of Japan

Author : Craig Boutland

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 50,48 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538227177

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Gashadokuro are just one kind of many different fascinating creatures in Japanese mythology. These are giant skeletons that are said to roam around at night. This stimulating book tells the stories behind these and other popular creatures from legends known to many in Japan. Colorful images supplement coherent and captivating text. Additional information is presented in engaging sidebars. Curious readers will love learning about these interesting stories with the help of this thought-provoking volume.



Dullahan the Headless Horseman and Other Legendary Creatures of Ireland

Author : Craig Boutland

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 43,33 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538227118

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The Headless Horseman has been a part of the folklore of quite a few different cultures for many years. In Ireland, the Dullahan is the name of the creature that rides atop a horse, often carrying its own head under an arm. Other legendary creatures, such as leprechauns and lake monsters, are discussed in this innovative volume. Readers will learn that these kinds of creatures and tales can sometimes exist similarly within different cultures. Packed with colorful images and illuminating sidebars, this engaging text is sure to be a popular addition to any library or classroom.



Anansi the Talking Spider and Other Legendary Creatures of Africa

Author : Craig Boutland

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 46,50 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538227061

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African culture, like many others around the world, is rich with tales of legendary animals and creatures. Readers of this captivating book will love learning about these fascinating stories, from that of Anansi, a cunning spider, to that of Grootslang, a creepy, cave-dwelling creature said to live in South Africa. The engaging stories are accompanied by colorful images and illuminating sidebars. Readers are taught to understand the meaning of legends but are also presented with information regarding the cultures these tales come from.



El Chupacabra the Bloodsucker and Other Legendary Creatures of Latin America

Author : Craig Boutland

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 45,74 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538227010

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Like any other place where people live in the world, Latin America has its fair share of legendary tales. El Chupacabra, a creature reported to drink the blood of livestock, is just one example of the type of beast believed by some to exist in this part of the globe. Readers of this high-interest volume will learn that others include a giant worm said to burrow in the giant trenches it digs and a giant anaconda some claim to be much bigger than the truly large snakes that exist nearby. Eye-catching images supplement this already engaging text and make for an exciting read.



Bigfoot the Hairy Beast and Other Legendary Creatures of North America

Author : Craig Boutland

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 31,13 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538226944

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Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a tale known by many in North America. Stories vary by account, but when a person mentions the creature, most are able to picture a similar beast; a large, hairy, humanlike creature. Bigfoot isn't the only legend known to North Americans. Readers of this engaging volume will also learn about other legendary beings based on fascinating tales, such as Caddy, Champ, and thunderbirds. Vibrant images and intriguing text make for a book that is sure to be a popular addition to any library or classroom.



Baba Yaga the Witch and Other Legendary Creatures of Russia

Author : Craig Boutland

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 41,59 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538227029

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Some young readers may be unfamiliar with the child-stealing witch well known to Russian folklore. After reading this captivating book, they'll know all about Baba Yaga and other legendary creatures of Russia, such as the Brosno Dragon. This high-interest volume features colorful images paired with stimulating text. Eye-catching sidebars are included throughout the book and feature even more information about these interesting stories and creatures. This innovative book is sure to be a hit with curious readers of many ages and abilities.



Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai

Author : Zack Davisson

Publisher : Tuttle Publishing

Page : 293 pages

File Size : 10,1 MB

Release : 2024-06-18

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1462924778

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"A modern day Lafcadio Hearn is picking up his ghostly torch. Zack Davisson is the author, translator, and folklorist following in Hearn's footsteps." —tofugu.com Mysterious demons, ghosts and monsters have haunted Japan for centuries! The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai presents 100 of the strangest creatures you have ever seen—from evil demons and terrifying monsters to mythical ghosts and enchanted beasts. In this book, Yokai expert Zack Davisson explains how Yokai are highly elusive, and yet without understanding them you will never truly know Japan. The Yokai profiled in this book include: Amabie: A mysterious half fish, half bird creature said to heal any affliction merely by gazing upon its image Tofu Kozo: A harmless Yokai that appears like a young child dressed in a fancy kimono with a straw hat carrying a plate of wobbly tofu Kyokotsu: The pitiful spirit of a person who was thrown down a well and died—with pale skin and a shock of white hair growing from a bleached-white skull Akaname: A disgusting Yokai who skitters about licking the scum from filthy bathtubs Kanibozu: Massive crabs, who shapeshift into human form, disguising themselves as monks asking riddles, but killing anyone who fails to answer correctly! And many more! Packed with interesting facts and entertaining stories, this book is richly illustrated with over 250 color woodblock prints and paintings that reveal the fascinating world of the Yokai.



The Undead and Water Beasts #1

Author : John Gatehouse

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 18,91 MB

Release : 2014-08-14

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0698192680

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Now it’s the monsters’ turn to be scared! Monster Hunters Unlimited is a new series of tongue-in-cheek handbooks that instruct readers on the not-so-deadly art of monster hunting. Complete with comical, full-color art and irreverent narratives based around actual myths, folklore, and legends, Monster Hunters Unlimited: The Undead & Water Beasts is a must have book for anyone plagued by Ankou, the King of the Dead, or Mamlambo, the brain sucker.



Japanese Mythology

Author : Bruce Simons

Publisher : Bruce Simons

Page : 167 pages

File Size : 19,4 MB

Release : 2023-01-02

Category : Art

ISBN :

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Enter Japanese folklore and discover the creatures that inhabit this world. A wonderful Japanese world populated by kami, yokai, and heroes is waiting for you. Begin your journey to discover their myths and legends. Few people know the real foundations of Japanese culture, but if you too want to be part of this niche, this book is perfect for you! Japanese mythology encompasses so many ancient stories and legends that have come down to the present day only through two sacred texts: the Kojiki and the Nihonji. These manuscripts recount the creation of the world and legends about the creatures that populate Japanese folklore. Did you know Mount Fuji is considered a deity and is also populated by stories and legends? Did you know that earthquakes, tidal waves and natural phenomena are the cause of supernatural creatures? The legends encapsulated within the two sacred texts are also the answers to all those philosophical and scientific questions that people have been asking for centuries. Through knowledge of Japanese myths you will be able to understand the vision of the cosmos and life that this great Eastern country has. Ready for the great journey? Within this book, you will find: - The foundations of Japanese mythology: history and religion - How everything originated : the creation of the World and Japan - The sacred texts : Kojiki and Nihonji - The pantheon of Japanese mythology : the kami who populate the Otherworld - The monsters and animals of folklore - The myths and legends that have been passed down orally to future generations and the world for centuries ...And a plus to discover. What will it be? To discover this and more, scroll up and click on "Buy with 1 click"!



The Great Yokai Encyclopaedia

Author : Richard Freeman

Publisher :

Page : 418 pages

File Size : 25,81 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Nature

ISBN : 9781905723546

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Everyone has heard of vampires and werewolves, but how many have heard of the rokuro-kubi, the tsuchinoki or the sagari? Japan has a wealth of ghosts and monsters, collectively called yokai, which are totally unknown in the West. The bizarre and wonderful folklore of Japan includes giant corpse-eating rabbits, flaming pigs that steal human genitals, perverse water goblins, blood sucking trees, a dragon that impregnates women, cats who animate dead bodies, a zombie whale and a huge flesh eating sea cucumber that grows from a pair of discarded knickers!