An arrogant monk learns the cost of his hubris. A deity seeks the hand of a mortal, with deadly results. A samurai wills his love back from the dead."Folklore Tales of Old Japan" expands traditional, tiny folklore tales into larger, longer narratives, allowing readers to dive deeper into the stories and spend more time with the characters.This collection contains seven short stories, all based on classic folklore tales from Japan: 1) The Dragon and The Bell 2) The Three Trees 3) The Peony Lantern 4) Okuninushi 5) Lady Kaguya 6) The Vampire Cat 7) The Flower and the Fan.