Monster Legends
Sarah Davis
Articles
Hallowe'en Treats #1 : Meeting Count Chocula
Count Chocula and his sugar-pushing buddies were among my favourite childhood monsters. However, in all my years of following the commercials and artwork, I never got around to actually trying the cereal. Check out some commentary and links on my long-forgotten Hallowe'en treat.
Sinister Spirits of Asia (part 1)
This week's featured sites are Bamboo Scares and Horrifying Asia , two excellent collections of Asian ghost stories. In honor of these two very scary sites, here's a look at some of Southeast Asia's most sinister spirits. Beware!
"Renaissance Magazine" presents a "Mythical Creatures" issue.
Bonus Review: Renaissance Magazine's "Mythical Creatures" issue - Vol. 4 #3 issue 15. Highly Recommended!
New Book Reviewed:"The Field Guide to North American Monsters"
A Review of A Field Guide to North American Monsters: Everything you need to know about encountering over 100 terrifying creatures in the wild by W. Haden Blackman. (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
Mythical Reviews: The Odyssey(1997) and Fairy Tale: A True Story
Reviews of the films The Odyssey and Fairy Tale: A True Story (both rated PG)- Includes links and related reading.
Mythical Trees and Spirits of the Woods
A brief discussion of plant-based folkloric creatures and monsters.
The Monster Makers: Jenny Hanivers and Other Fabricated Monsters
What is a showman to do when he can't find a monster? Why, create one of his own, of course! Here are some examples of the lengths to which some will go to believe, or to encourage belief in others.
"Creatures of night, brought to light!"
Rawhead and Bloodybones: The Boogeyman in Cautionary Tales
I am the one hiding under your bed
Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red!
I am the one hiding under your stairs
Fingers like snakes and spiders in my hair!
-The Nightmare Before Christmas