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Fantastic beasts and where to learn about them - The Japan Times

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Fantastic beasts and where to learn about them The Japan Times

Devils and unicorns. Werewolves and giants. The world is full of stories about creatures that defy our laws of nature. Fantastic beasts like these come in ...

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‘The Himalaya are full of stories’, says Stephen Alter about his la…

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Posted 14th September 2019, 9:30 pm

‘The Himalaya are full of stories’, says Stephen Alter about his latest book Wild Himalaya Free Press Journal

Stephen Alter has penned up to 20 fiction and non-fiction books and most of his writing is around the Himalayan range where he still lives and works.

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The Muharram Month is a Unique Time to Visit Iran - Al-Bawaba

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Posted 11th September 2019, 5:27 am

The Muharram Month is a Unique Time to Visit Iran Al-Bawaba

A unique time for visiting Iran is during the first ten days of the lunar month of Muharram, which falls from Sept. 1 to 10 this year. That's because Iranians, who are ...

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The Booker Prize 2019 - Sinead Crowley on the shortlist - RTE.ie

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Posted 4th September 2019, 3:00 am

The Booker Prize 2019 - Sinead Crowley on the shortlist RTE.ie

With topics including climate change, gender fluidity, migration and race, this year's Booker prize long list could not have been accused of ignoring current ...

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Audible's Hag podcast unearths forgotten folk tales about defiant w…

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Posted 29th August 2019, 3:00 am

Audible's Hag podcast unearths forgotten folk tales about defiant women CNET

Eight authors retell disturbing stories of mythological creatures from around the UK and Ireland.

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No Ariels Here: 16 Mermaids From Around The World - Book Riot

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Posted 25th August 2019, 3:00 am

No Ariels Here: 16 Mermaids From Around The World Book Riot

From the divine nāga to the trickster kappas to the deadly Scylla, these mermaids from around the world are as far from Disney as you can get.

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'Tales from Ticao': Island full of enchantment and temptation - The…

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Posted 25th August 2019, 3:00 am

'Tales from Ticao': Island full of enchantment and temptation The Manila Times

The Last Sacristan Mayor and the Most Expensive Mass for the Dead: Tales from Ticao costs P350 and is available at the Ateneo de Manila University bookshop ...

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Exploring Irish Mythology: Clurichauns - Irish Post

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Posted 22nd August 2019, 3:00 am

Exploring Irish Mythology: Clurichauns Irish Post

IF you're wondering how to pronounce that, it's similar to 'leprechaun'. In fact, the clurichauns have a lot in common with the traditional 'wee-folk' of Ireland, not ...

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The Sacred Bear - Juneau Empire

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Posted 11th August 2019, 3:00 am

The Sacred Bear Juneau Empire

The people of Southeast Alaska are fortunate to experience glimpses and encounters with bears in our yards and along the trails. All of these encounters bring ...