Monster Legends
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Where Do Unicorns Go?
A selection of sources for unicorns on the web.
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Revisiting the Story-Stick
An old Brownie campfire game inspires exploration of regional folklore and hauntings.
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Phobiaphobia?
Never mind fear itself. According to these sites, there is plenty out there to fear.
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Clowns of Doom
Everyone loves a clown, you say? Well,apparently not quite everyone. Whether you love them or hate them, there is no denying that many see elements of the creepy in these colourful characters.
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Role-Playing Games and Monster Misfits
Many of the creatures presented in role-playing game bestiaries are creatures of legend. Others are original creatures based on legendary themes. Some monster designers, however, tend toward a more avant-garde approach. The results can be humorous, to say the least.
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Sinister Spirits of Asia Part II: Legendary Creatures of Japan
Our look at the sinister creatures of Asian mythology continues with a look at some of the ghosts and goblins of Japanese folklore.--(Okiku, Yuki Onna,Oni, Yama Uba, Kappa, Nukekubi,Tengu, Rokurokubi).
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Books for the Monster-Lovers in your Life
A short suggested reading list and gift guide for monster enthusiasts and their friends.
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The Ant-Lion Enigma
"It had the face (or fore-part) of a
lion and the hinder parts of an ant.
Its father eats flesh, but its mother
grains.' If they engender the ant-lion,
they engender a thing of two natures."
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Samhain Faerie Tales
"For every year on Hallowe'en, the elfin folk do ride"
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Hallowe'en Treats #2 Candy of the Damned
A search for a faintly-recalled Hallowe'en treat leads to traumatizing discoveries.
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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.
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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! |
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"Renaissance Magazine" presents a "Mythical Creatures" issue.
Bonus Review: Renaissance Magazine's "Mythical Creatures" issue - Vol. 4 #3 issue 15. Highly Recommended!
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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).
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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.
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Mythical Trees and Spirits of the Woods
A brief discussion of plant-based folkloric creatures and monsters.
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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. |
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Rawhead and Bloodybones: The Boogeyman in Cautionary Tales
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