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Explore the world of Japanese folklore with The Book of Yokai from University of California Press. This book offers a lively excursion into the concept of yokai, covering the monsters, ghosts, and supernatural phenomena that haunt Japanese culture. From the tengu mountain goblins and kappa water spirits to shape-shifting foxes and long-tongued ceiling-lickers, these creatures come in infinite shapes and sizes. Learn how these beings, which originated in local legends, folktales, and regional ghost stories, continue to influence global popular culture. Many of these supernatural entities are currently popular in anime, manga, film, and computer games. This work provides deep insight into the fantastic beings that shape the folklore and popular culture of Japan.

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The Book of Yokai is published by University of California Press for readers interested in world history and folklore.

This book covers a wide variety of supernatural beings including tengu mountain goblins and kappa water spirits.

Learn about the origins of yokai in local legends, folktales, and regional ghost stories of Japan.

Discover how these mythical creatures influence modern anime, manga, film, and computer games.

Explore diverse supernatural phenomena ranging from shape-shifting foxes to long-tongued ceiling-lickers.

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Brand: University of California Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0520271017
Category: Books > Subjects > History > World History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 14 January 2015
Listed Since: 10 March 2014

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