Real-world mythology offers rich histories and creative interpretations, which would be perfect for a Dungeons & Dragons game ...

These Japanese mythical creatures were born from disaster. Many of the country’s most iconic legends come from the Tohoku region, where history is riddled with natural disasters, famine, and ...

Dandadan merges Japanese mythology with urban legends in a fresh way, blurring the lines between spirits, aliens, and yokai.

An illustration of an Amabie, a sea monster from 19th century Japanese folklore, ... The creature advised: "Draw me and show to the people, so that you can be free from disease," Komatsu says.

A deep-sea creature steeped in folklore has once again washed ashore in California. On Nov. 6, a researcher on an Encinitas beach spotted an oarfish, measuring 9 to 10 feet long. The fish ...

Japanese folklore creature Amabie, said to ward off plagues, has caused a sensation during the coronavirus pandemic. But in the shadow of the popular "yokai" creature's resurgence, ...

Three newly discovered sea worms that glow in the dark named after creatures from Japanese folklore and marine biologist. ScienceDaily . Retrieved May 27, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases ...

An information panel on Amabie, a Japanese folklore "yokai" creature, is on display near the entrance of the Mizuki Shigeru Kinenkan museum in the city of Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, on March ...

The Bishaten was inspired by tengu, another staple creature in Japanese folklore. The tengu shares similarities with Western devils, and is said to lure people to the evil path.