Does anyone have some info on creatures of folk lore?

Question

I want some that aren't very common. Kind of like the Dire wolf, or the Billy Blind and such. I'm trying to get some info to write a book so...yeah. THANKS! :)

edit, you people obviously mis understood, i'm WRITING a book.

Answer 1

If you want an excellent book of the original versions of USA Folklore--not the disney and movie versions, Get a copy of "A Treasury of American Folklore" by B. A. Botkin.

Answer 2

Check out this book:

A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits

by Carol and Dinah Mack

I understood you just fine, by the way. I pointed you to some reference material.

Answer 3

The first answer is good - the "Monster Manual" will give you names and descriptions of creatures from cultural myths that are usually not part of American public education. This is a good jumping-off point for further research.

Some of the most interesting creatures not common in our culture are from India and Japan. One I remember particularly is the Rakshasa (Indian myth) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakshasa . Another tack might be to research gnostic beliefs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnosticism#Important_terms_and_concepts .

I hope this helps.

Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/

Answer 4

You are looking for research information for a book HERE???
Try the information specialist at your local library, for starters.

Answer 5

suggest you read a copy of the monster manual
from the dungeon dragons game.

Answer 6

Changelings have always been fascinating to me
http://www.ask.com/web?o=kwd&l=zu_mk&q=changeling