The goblin part of its name comes from its similarity to a long-nosed, red-faced tengu from Japanese folklore. Fishermen began to refer to the shark as tengu-zame, which translates directly into ...

Asian Folklore Studies, Vol. 57, No. 1 (1998), pp. 1-24 (24 pages) The "kappa" is a mischievous water goblin of Japanese folklore. This article presents an overview of some of the characteristics of ...

The cover of Folklore of the Lake District by Stephen G. Rae, featuring tales of goblins, giants, faeries, witches, and ancient legends from Cumbria and beyond (Image: Stephen G. Rae) Stephen, who ...