Chiharu and the magic ashes and forest of danger by Soh, Cherie

“…Taking place in Edo Japan, the eponymous protagonist Chiharu strives to find a valuable treasure for the master, only to have unexpected surprises waiting for her. …”
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Unveiling the 'other': comparing discourses of Kristang supernatural folktales by Mok, Elaine Wai Man

“…Ethnic and supernatural constructions often intersect, but are rarely examined through a linguistic lens. The eponymous act of unveiling refers to the local belief that those “born in the veil” are able to see spirits, while the ‘Other’ indexes both (i) the Kristang ethnolinguistic minority, and (ii) folkloric supernatural entities. …”
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‘Humanity rising from the depths of brine’: an oceanic politics in Disney’s Moana by Chew, Kevin

“…The narrative of Moana complements this tension by presenting a fantastical mediation between its eponymous protagonist and her oceanic environment. …”
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From Pasir Ris to Pioneer: Singapore’s mass rapid transit (MRT) station names in relation to its identity by Lim, Shaun Tyan Gin, Cacciafoco, Francesco Perono

“…Common naming patterns of Singapore’s station names include associative names, where the station is named after nearby physical or man-made features; descriptive names, where the name describes a particular aspect of the area; and eponymous names, where the station is named after a famous person or entity. …”
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