Folklore History

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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 275 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 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 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 300 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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    • A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt
    • By: Geraldine Pinch
    • Narrated by: TJ Johnson
    • Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
    • Release date: 01-26-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 46 ratings
    • From stories of resurrected mummies and thousand-year-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, ancient Egypt has had an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination....

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    • Yuletide Traditions for the Darkest Days of the Year
    • By: Linda Raedisch
    • Narrated by: Chloe Cannon
    • Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
    • Release date: 12-22-20
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
    • Not so very long ago, Yuletide was as much a chilling season of ghosts and witches as it was a festival of goodwill. In The Old Magic of Christmas, you'll rub elbows with veiled spirits, learn the true perils of elves, and discover a bestiary of enchanted creatures....

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    • By: Ruth Edna Kelley, Mary E. Blain
    • Narrated by: Adam Skousen
    • Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 10-29-21
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
    • Halloween Folklore & Festivities is a compilation of two classic Halloween books written in the early 1900s. The Book of Halloween, by Ruth Edna Kelley, explains the origins of Halloween, including the ancient myths, beliefs, and rituals of the Celts and the Teutons....

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    • Constellation Mythology of the Greeks
    • By: David Weston Marshall
    • Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
    • Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
    • Release date: 08-07-18
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
    • The stars and constellations are among the few remaining objects that appear to us just as they appeared to our distant ancestors. This nonfiction narrative presents the tales of the 48 classical constellations, compiled from literature spanning a thousand years....

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    • A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman Myths
    • By: Philip Freeman
    • Narrated by: Traber Burns
    • Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins
    • Release date: 08-03-21
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 4 ratings
    • From acclaimed writer and scholar Philip Freeman, a contemporary retelling of classic Greek and Roman mythology....

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    • A History
    • By: Barbara Graziosi
    • Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
    • Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
    • Release date: 07-16-19
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
    • The gods of Olympus are the most colorful characters of Greek civilization: even in antiquity, they were said to be cruel, oversexed, mad, or just plain silly. Yet for all their foibles and flaws, they proved to be tough survivors, far outlasting classical Greece itself....

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    • A Tour of American Myths and Monsters
    • By: J. W. Ocker
    • Narrated by: Mark Sanderlin
    • Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
    • Release date: 09-27-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
    • Come and meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to batsquatch and beyond....

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    • By: DK
    • Narrated by: Susie Riddell
    • Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
    • Release date: 08-18-20
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 223 ratings
    • Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries and across the world in this stunning audiobook....

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    • Vengeful Spirits, Deadly Angels, Hybrid Creatures, and Divine Hitmen of the Bible
    • By: Esther Hamori
    • Narrated by: Lisa Larsen
    • Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
    • Release date: 10-31-23
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 66 ratings
    • The Bible is teeming with monsters. Giants tromp through the land of milk and honey; Leviathan swims through the wine-dark sea. A stunning array of peculiar creatures, mind-altering spirits, and supernatural hitmen fill the biblical heavens....

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    • By: Ron Carver
    • Narrated by: John Griffith
    • Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
    • Release date: 11-22-19
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 183 ratings
    • Hear about the creation of the universe, plants, animals, and finally, the woman first and the man second (how ironic). You’ll find out what significance a tortoise made in one particular African myth, why and how the sex goddess was worshipped and feared, and much more....

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    • Folk Horror from Greenland to the Panama Canal
    • By: Mike Bass
    • Narrated by: Oliver Lidert
    • Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
    • Release date: 09-03-24
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1 rating
    • Tapping into the resurgence of interest in horror and folklore, this contemporary, cool and highly desirable collection of scary North American legends has standout appeal.

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    • Explore The Timeless Tales of Norse & Celtic Folklore, the Myths, History, Sagas & Legends + The Magic, Spells & Meanings of Runes: (3 Books in 1)
    • By: Sofia Visconti
    • Narrated by: Adrianne Moore, Steven Barnett
    • Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
    • Release date: 03-06-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
    • Odin’s hunger for wisdom is evident in many of the stories that involve him. Norse, Celtic Mythology present a rich collection of stories....

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    • An Exploration of History, Folklore & Modern Practice
    • By: Kelden
    • Narrated by: Tegan Ashton Cohan
    • Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
    • Release date: 01-18-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
    • Explore the mesmerizing history, lore, and traditions surrounding an event that has long been shrouded in fear and mystery - the Witches' Sabbath. This book invites you to learn what it is, how you can get there, and what to do once you are there....

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    • Exploring the History, Celtic Myths, Folklore, Sagas, Traditions of Ireland
    • By: History Brought Alive
    • Narrated by: Jack Nolan
    • Series: British Isles, Book 3
    • Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
    • Release date: 08-07-23
    • Language: English
    • 3.5 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
    • From the ancient tales of the Tuatha Dé Danann, to the iconic events of the Easter Rising, this book takes you on a journey through the ages. Learn about the major events in Ireland's history, including the Viking invasions, the Tudor conquests, and the Great Famine....

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    • By: Stephen Fry
    • Narrated by: Stephen Fry
    • Series: Mythos, Book 1
    • Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
    • Release date: 08-27-19
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 15,836 ratings
    • Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians....

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