Focus On: 90 Most Popular Japanese Legendary Creatures: Kitsune, Weasel, Yōkai, Oni, Tengu, Kappa (folklore), Japanese raccoon Dog, Qilin, Japanese Mythology, Yūrei, etc.
Discover a focused reference collection featuring 90 legendary creatures connected with Japanese mythology and folklore. From kitsune, oni, tengu, and kappa to yūrei, Japanese raccoon dogs, and Qilin, this volume offers an accessible starting point for readers interested in the creatures and traditions of Japanese legendary lore.
About This Book
Focus On: 90 Most Popular Japanese Legendary Creatures presents a broad selection of beings associated with Japanese mythology and folklore.
The collection includes familiar figures such as kitsune, oni, tengu, kappa, yūrei, and Japanese raccoon dogs, alongside additional legendary creatures named in the title.
It also places Japanese legendary creatures within a wider cultural context by including related subjects such as Qilin and Japanese mythology.
Compiled by Wikipedia Contributors, this volume is suited to readers seeking a concise reference-style introduction to notable creatures in Japanese folklore.
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