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Monsters, spirits, fantastic beings, and supernatural creatures haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yōkai, they appear in many forms, from tengu mountain goblins and kappa water sprites, to shape-shifting kitsune foxes and long-tongued ceiling-lickers. Popular today in anime, manga, film, and video games, many yōkai originated in local legends, folktales, and regional ghost stories. The Book of Yōkai invites listeners to examine how people create, transmit, and collect folklore, and how they make sense of the mysteries in the world around them.

Creature Meets Culture explores how animals and humans have shaped each other over time. Best friends Debbie, Haley, and Savanna aren't experts—they're enthusiasts on a mission to uncover how our relationships with creatures evolved, from ancient partnerships to today’s challenges.

Imagine a limbless reptilian monster that whirls through the swamps on a propellor-tipped tail! Or a creature so distressed by its own hideousness that it melts into tears when captured. Discover the snoligoster, the squonk, and a host of other fearsome critters in this enchanting field guide crafted by two North American foresters who have immersed themselves in these wild tales. Even if you think these creatures are mere folklore, you might want to keep an eye out for slide-rock bolters during your next trip to the Colorado mountains. - Summary by Phil Benson

Stories of awe, love and change. Audio movies about our world and the humans that make it marvelous.

Creature of the Week dives deep into the fascinating history and cultural evolution of the legendary beings that have shaped folklore for centuries. Each episode unravels the tales behind these fantastical creatures, exploring the myths, science and history that gave rise to them. History buff? Mythology lover? Just curious about the creatures of legend? Tune in and get lost in the lore!

Welcome to Creature Tavern, Adventurer! Every Thursday, we dive headfirst into the lore of beasts, spirits, and legends from every corner of the world. Each episode, we uncover three new creatures, their origins, appearances, behaviors, and how you might protect yourself against them.So while you rest your feet and enjoy a drink, let me share a few things that might just keep you alive on your next journey.

“Utterly captivating and beautifully written, this book is a hugely entertaining and enlightening exploration of a bird so wickedly smart, curious, and social, it boggles the mind.”—Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Bird Way “A fascinating, entertaining, and totally engrossing story...

The hosts Alan, Alex, and Garrett discuss a new monster each week.

**Explicit Language** - Can't get enough of what lurks in the night? Join us, Creatures of the Night, while we share the stories of haunted locations, cryptid encounters, spooky legends, and infamous lore, with a few drinks and laughs along the way. Join your host, best friends and experienced paranormal investigators, Chris Duncan and Wendy Schultz in their discussions of these topics and email us your thoughts or own haunted stories at creaturesofthenightparanormal@gmail.com

Pack your bags and ready your adventurer's spirit as you join intrepid explorers, in a riveting around-the-world journey in search of the most powerful creatures from myth and legend.

This podcast will contain some episodes in which we discuss some creepy phenomena on creatures like siren heads, Skinwalkers, Krampus and all others????. Directed And Produced by Demon Productions - https://www.instagram.com/demonproductionofficial/ Written and Narrated by RJ Aayan Aakash - https://www.instagram.com/rj_aayan_aakash/ Intro By Neha Anand

Dimentica le solite chiacchiere da banchina.VELA Racconto è il primo podcast da diporto che ti porta davvero in mare aperto con le storie dei pionieri della vela in solitario. Storie vere, fatte di vento e di piccole barche. Un viaggio sulle rotte delle grandi traversate oceaniche, raccontato in prima persona… da una barca a vela. Sì, perché le barche hanno un sacco di storie da raccontare! A guidarti in questo diario di bordo sonoro ci sono Catalina, una barca a vela di 9 metri e mezzo residente a Genova, e Caterina che le presta la voce.Se ami la vela, il mare e l’avventura VELA ...

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE OCKHAM NZ BOOK AWARD BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF NONFICTION** An illuminating tour through the native sea creatures of Aotearoa, by the bestselling author of The Meaning of Trees Secrets of the Sea is a fascinating introduction to New Zealand's fish and shellfish, weaving...

I spread the forgotten knowledge of things that people once believed, worshiped and feared. You can trust me. I am a doctor with a real PhD in religious and cultural studies. Join me on my adventure and explore the world of beliefs, lores, myths and superstitions.

From creation stories to timeless human emotions, A Beginner's Guide to Greek Mythology reveals universal themes, transforming complex myths into relatable narratives that will inspire and captivate listeners of all ages.

Dal rovente deserto del Sahara fino alle gelide foreste scandinave, da sempre uomini e donne levano lo sguardo verso il cielo e, colmi di fascino e meraviglia, si pongono domande circa le origini dell'uomo e del mondo Sulla Terra i miti nascono per dare spiegazioni a fenomeni naturali apparentemente inspiegabili, come le eruzioni vulcaniche e i fulmini. Ma servono anche a dare un senso alla vita umana, a fornire risposte alle domande che ci facciamo ancora oggi: da dove viene l'Umanità? Perché siamo destinati a morire?

An intimate and revelatory dive into the world of the beaver—the wonderfully weird rodent that has surprisingly shaped American history and may save its ecological future. From award-winning writer Leila Philip, Beaverland is a masterful work of narrative science writing, a book that...

A sparklingly strange odyssey through the kaleidoscope of America's new spirituality: the cults, practices, high priests and prophets of our supposedly post-religion age. Fifty-five years have passed since the cover of Time magazine proclaimed the death of God and while participation in...

Embark on an epic journey into the captivating world of Norse mythology, where gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures come alive with rich detail and vibrant storytelling. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a seasoned enthusiast, this book offers a fresh, accessible gateway into the lore that shaped Viking heritage. Struggling to untangle the complexities of Odin, Thor, and Loki’s adventures? Overwhelmed by dry or overly dense texts? Norse Mythology Unleashed bridges the gap, combining accurate research with engaging narratives that breathe life into ancient tales.

Perché un serpente grande quanto il mondo intero si sta scagliando contro Ra con tutta la sua forza? Perché la dea Sekhmet è scesa sulla Terra e sta sterminando l'umanità? E perché Anubi, il dio dell'aldilà, sta pesando su una bilancia un cuore umano, affiancato dalla creatura più terrificante mai vista nell’antico Egitto? Migliaia di anni fa, in quella terra lontana ed affascinante chiamata Egitto, le persone veneravano strane divinità con il corpo d’uomo e la testa di animale.