Gashadokuro The Giant Skeleton And Other Legendary Creatures Of Japan
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| Author | : Craig Boutland |
| Publisher | : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
| Total Pages | : 34 |
| Release | : 2018-07-15 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1538227142 |
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.
| Author | : Craig Boutland |
| Publisher | : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
| Total Pages | : 34 |
| Release | : 2018-07-15 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1538227177 |
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.
| Author | : Craig Boutland |
| Publisher | : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
| Total Pages | : 34 |
| Release | : 2018-07-15 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1538227061 |
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.
| Author | : Craig Boutland |
| Publisher | : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
| Total Pages | : 34 |
| Release | : 2018-07-15 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1538227053 |
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.
| Author | : Zack Davisson |
| Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 293 |
| Release | : 2024-06-18 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1462924778 |
"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.
| Author | : John Gatehouse |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2014-08-14 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0698192680 |
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.
| Author | : Bruce Simons |
| Publisher | : Bruce Simons |
| Total Pages | : 167 |
| Release | : 2023-01-02 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
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"!
| Author | : Cocoa Fujiwara |
| Publisher | : Yen Press LLC |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2022-09-27 |
| Genre | : Comics & Graphic Novels |
| ISBN | : 1975361520 |
When Ririchiyo returns home for the New Year's festivities, she is hesitant to admit to her family that her bodyguard is also her boyfriend. Over the past several months, the other supernatural boarders at Ayakashi Hall have become more like a real family to her than any she has ever known. Never have these bonds been more evident than when danger threatens one of her new friends...
| Author | : Richard Freeman |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 418 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9781905723546 |
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!
| Author | : Mayuzumi Toyokazu |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 586 |
| Release | : 2015-11-04 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781519115591 |
Japanese myths, as generally recognized in the mainstream today, are based on the Kojiki, the Nihon Shoki, and some complementary books. The Kojiki, or "Record of Ancient Matters", is the oldest surviving account of Japan's myths, legends and history. The Shintoshu describes the origins of Japanese deities from a Buddhist perspective, while the Hotsuma Tsutae records a substantially different version of the mythology.
