Asian Folklore

Introducing an Asian mythology trilogy from the creator of the Captivating History series. This book includes three captivating books.

A haunting gathering of classic Japanese tales of monsters and demons, yōkai and oni and yūrei, that live on in popular manga, anime, J-horror films, and video games A Penguin Classic Flesh-eating oni demons, kappa water sprites, shapeshifting kitsune foxes, vengeful yūrei ghosts, and other...

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the terrifying Wendigo? How about the Philippine shape-shifting vampire? What about the Māori forest spirits? Join award winning podcaster and researcher Kamuela Kaneshiro as he takes you on a thrilling trip through Asia, the Americas, and other fascinating cultures touching the Pacific Ocean. And as you marvel at this captivating assortment of deities, monsters, and historical backdrops, you’re sure to have your imagination sparked by the wonders of the world.

Korean culture is exploding worldwide—from K-pop and K-dramas to Squid Game and KPop Demon Hunters. And now with The Book of Korean Mythology, the folklore of the gods, monsters, and heroes that shape culture are brought together in this beautifully illustrated collection. From the beautiful...

As you begin to listen to this book, you will become familiar with all the gods and goddesses of Chinese culture. The historical context will become clear, as well as the institutions, the law, the rules about sexuality, marriage, and children, and so much more. Understanding these aspects of their society before fully becoming engaged in the folklore that was the popular belief at the time is essential to your comprehension of the cultural anecdotes in those tales.

Ce sont douze contes et légendes, qui font partie de l'imaginaire collectif chinois. On y trouve la ballade de Mulan, le dragon et le phoenix, la légende du serpent blanc, le bouvier et la tisserande, les amants papillons, la légende de Meng Jiangnu, la légende du panda, la légende du poisson rouge et bien d'autres, qui nous transportent dans une Chine ancienne, et où l'on rencontre des dragons, des pandas, des poissons rouges. Lus avec habileté et art par Fabienne Prost et Albert Dusonge.