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The book of Japanese folklore : an encyclopedia of the spirits, monsters, and yōkai of Japanese myth : the stories of the mischievous kappa, trickster kitsune, horrendous oni, and more / Thersa Matsuura, creator of the Uncanny Japan podcast ; illustrated by Michelle Wang.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Matsuura, Thersa, author.
- Series:
- [World mythology and folklore series]
- Language:
- English
- Japanese
- Subjects (All):
- Folklore--Japan--Encyclopedias.
- Folklore.
- Mythology, Japanese--Encyclopedias.
- Mythology, Japanese.
- Japan.
- Genre:
- Encyclopedias
- Encyclopedias.
- Physical Description:
- 239 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Edition:
- First Adams Media hardcover edition.
- Other Title:
- Japanese folklore
- Encyclopedia of the spirits, monsters, and yōkai of Japanese myth : the stories of the mischievous kappa, trickster kitsune, horrendous oni, and more
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Adams Media, 2024.
- Language Note:
- In English; including Japanese words or phrases in the vernacular script.
- Summary:
- "Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan's folklore through profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today. From the sly kitsune to the orgrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. With information on their cultural significance, a retelling of a popular tale tied to that particular yokai, and how it's been spun into today's popular culture, this beautifully illustrated tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games. Adventure, mystery, and amazing tales await in The Book of Japanese Folklore"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Series title from publisher's website.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-231) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781507221914
- 1507221916
- OCLC:
- 1382624600
- Publisher Number:
- 99996425107
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