strange stories and curious tales
A yojijukugo used to refer to a collection or genre of unusual, mysterious, or bizarre accounts. Often appears in literary or descriptive contexts.
This book is a collection of strange stories and curious tales from all times and places.
A yojijukugo composed of 異 (strange), 聞 (hear/story), 奇 (curious), and 譚 (tale). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of four-character compounds used to describe unusual narratives.