Asian Folklore

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    • Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore
    • By: Michael Dylan Foster
    • Narrated by: Tim Campbell
    • Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
    • Release date: 12-25-18
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 267 ratings
    • Drawing on years of research in Japan, Michael Dylan Foster unpacks the history and cultural context of yokai, tracing their roots, interpreting their meanings, and introducing people who have hunted them through the ages....

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    • Japanese Legends of Ghosts, Yokai, Yurei and Other Oddities
    • By: Lafcadio Hearn, Michael Dylan Foster - Foreword by
    • Narrated by: Kaipo Schwab
    • Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
    • Release date: 06-29-21
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
    • In Ghostly Japan collects 12 ghostly stories from Lafcadio Hearn, deathless images of ghosts and goblins, touches of folklore and superstition, salted with traditions of the nation....

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    • Asian and Pacific Islander Folklore and Cultural History (Legends from the Pacific, Book 1)
    • By: Kamuela Kaneshiro
    • Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
    • Series: Legends from the Pacific
    • Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
    • Release date: 04-11-23
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
    • Everyone’s heard of Zeus, but did you know Hawaii has a goddess of fire named Pele? Uncover astonishing myths and stories from across the Pacific, based on the popular podcast....

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    • A Journey Through History
    • By: Robert D. Kaplan
    • Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
    • Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins
    • Release date: 01-28-20
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 290 ratings
    • From the assassination that triggered World War I to the ethnic warfare in Serbia, Bosnia, and Croatia, the Balkans have been the crucible of the 20th century, the place where terrorism and genocide first became tools of policy....

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    • Japanese Fairy Tales and Aino Folk-Tales (Annotated) with a Historical Introduction
    • By: Iwaya Sazanami, Basil Hall Chamberlain
    • Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
    • Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
    • Release date: 06-23-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
    • Discover fascinating ancient Japanese fairy tales as well as the folk tales of the Ainu/Aino. The first book in this collection, titled Japanese Fairy Tales, was written by Iwaya Sazanami. The second is not usually available in audio: Aino Folk-Tales by Basil Chamberlain....

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    • A Novel
    • By: R. F. Kuang
    • Narrated by: Helen Laser
    • Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
    • Release date: 05-16-23
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 4,328 ratings
    • White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American....

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    • The Stories, Folklore, Fairy Tales, Folktales, and History of Korea
    • By: William Elliot Griffis, Im Bang, Yi Ryuk, Horace Newton Allen
    • Narrated by: James Francis Markert
    • Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins
    • Release date: 11-10-23
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
    • Dive deep into the enchanting world of Korean mythology with this comprehensive collection that brings together three classic works on Korea's rich tapestry of tales, legends, and folklore. Whether you're a lover of mythology or otherwise, this collection offers a treasure trove of stories....

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    • By: Tracy Badua
    • Narrated by: Edward A. Mendoza
    • Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
    • Release date: 05-03-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
    • In this thrilling and hilarious middle grade adventure, a young Filipino-American boy must team up with his ancestor to break the curse that’s haunted their family for generations . . . or be trapped in an amulet forever....

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    • A Novel
    • By: Violet Kupersmith
    • Narrated by: Quyen Ngo
    • Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins
    • Release date: 07-06-21
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 163 ratings
    • Two young women go missing decades apart. Both are fearless, both are lost. And both will have their revenge....

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    • Explore the Magnificent Histories, Culture, Mythology, Folklore, Wars, Legends, Stories, Achievements & More of China, Japan & India: 3 Books in 1
    • By: History Brought Alive
    • Narrated by: Rodney Harter
    • Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
    • Release date: 08-16-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
    • Join us on a discovery from the ancient origins to the present days of the most fascinating civilizations in Asia. Included in this amazing three-book collection are The History of China, History of India, and Japanese History....

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    • By: Amina Akhtar, Mindy Kaling - introduction
    • Narrated by: Kelsey Jaffer, full cast
    • Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 02-01-24
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 313 ratings
    • A psychological thriller with a twist, Almost Surely Dead is a chilling account of how one woman’s life spins out of control after a terrifying—and seemingly random—attempt on her life....

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    • (Winner of the 2021 Newbery Medal)
    • By: Tae Keller
    • Narrated by: Greta Jung
    • Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
    • Release date: 01-28-20
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 391 ratings
    • Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother....

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    • Myths and Legends of Japan, Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan and Kwaidan
    • By: Lafcadio Hearn, F. Hadland Davis, Richard Gordon Smith
    • Narrated by: James Francis Markert
    • Length: 24 hrs and 13 mins
    • Release date: 03-04-24
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 4 ratings
    • Together, these three volumes form an essential collection for anyone fascinated by mythology, folklore, and the cultural heritage of Japan. Each story in this anthology is not just a tale. It's a window into the ancient soul of Japan, its people, and its enduring legacy.

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    • By: Christopher Kincaid
    • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
    • Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
    • Release date: 03-27-24
    • Language: English
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    • Tamamo grew up in the imperial court, where the space between words mattered more than the words themselves, where battles were fought with poetry....

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    • By: Waka T. Brown
    • Narrated by: Chieko Hidaka
    • Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
    • Release date: 07-18-23
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
    • In this magical and chilling Coraline-esque retelling of the Japanese folktale “The Melon Princess and the Amanjaku," one girl must save herself—and her loved ones—from a deceitful demon she befriended.

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    • Discover Shinto Deities, Yōkai, and Historic Heroes on a Journey through Ancient Japan
    • By: Anthony Poe
    • Narrated by: Xander Krivacka
    • Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
    • Release date: 07-22-24
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
    • Dive into the mystical world of ancient Japan and uncover its incredible deities, mythical creatures, and heroic tales, even if you're new to folklore!

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    • Explore the Magnificent History, Culture, Mythology, Folklore, Wars, Legends, Great Achievements & More of Japan
    • By: History Brought Alive
    • Narrated by: R. E. Harter
    • Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
    • Release date: 04-27-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
    • Japan has seen the rise and fall of emperors, samurai warriors, isolation, expansion, defeat, rebirth, and much more. In this book we explore the magnificent history of Japan from its early origins to its rise as a modern superpower....

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    • Engaging Tales and Intricate Stories from China
    • By: Jane Hampton
    • Narrated by: Christopher Knight
    • Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
    • Release date: 02-10-20
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 102 ratings
    • In this book in the series, the most important legends from China will come to light. You will learn about the famous monkey who became a god through his clever trickery and struggles, for instance....

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