★ From the Scrolls
Stories, insights, and discoveries from the world of mythical creatures.
The Pukwudgie is a mythical creature from Native American folklore, particularly associated with the Wampanoag people of the northeastern United…
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The Amanojaku is a mythical creature in Japanese folklore, often categorized as a yokai. The term “Amanojaku” can be translated…
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A Rokurokubi is a mythical creature from Japanese folklore, specifically from the yokai category, which encompasses various supernatural creatures, spirits,…
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The Shōjō is a mythical creature from Japanese folklore, often depicted as a sea spirit or a type of water-dwelling…
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The Ubume is a mythical creature from Japanese folklore, and its name translates to “pregnant woman” or “childbearing woman.” The…
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From the deep, silk-shrouded forests and misty mountain passes of Japanese folklore comes the Jorogumo (literally “Binding Bride” or “Whore…
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The Kijimuna is a mythical creature from Okinawan folklore, which is the traditional belief system of the indigenous people of…
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The Nue is one of the oldest and most formidable yōkai in Japanese mythology. Often referred to as the “Japanese…
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Wandering the deserted roads and quiet alleys of Edo-period Japan, the Noppera-bo (literally “Smooth-faced Boy“) is one of the most psychologically…
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Waddling through the forests, temple grounds, and izakayas of Japan, the Tanuki (Japanese Raccoon Dog) is arguably the most famous…
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