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Author : Facts On File, Incorporated
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Civilization, Ancient
ISBN : 9781438127996
An alphabetical presentation of the major figures, places, stories, objects, and themes of Chinese mythology.
Author : Jeremy Roberts
Publisher : Chelsea House Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Mythology, Chinese
ISBN : 1604134364
An alphabetical presentation of the major figures, places, stories, objects, and themes of Chinese mythology.
Author : Jeremy Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0816048703
Alphabetical entries cover Buddhist deities, legendary characters, sacred places and shrines, Chinese dynasties and beliefs, and animal legends and themes.
Author : E. T. C. Werner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 198376700X
The chief literary sources of Chinese myths are the Li tai shen hsien t'ung chien, in thirty-two volumes, the Shen hsien lieh chuan, in eight volumes, the Feng shen yen i, in eight volumes, and the Sou shen chi, in ten volumes. In writing the following pages I have translated or paraphrased largely from these works. I have also consulted and at times quoted from the excellent volumes on Chinese Superstitions by Pere Henri Dore, comprised in the valuable series Varietes Sinologiques, published by the Catholic Mission Press at Shanghai. The native works contained in the Ssu K'u Ch'uan Shu, one of the few public libraries in Peking, have proved useful for purposes of reference. My heartiest thanks are due to my good friend Mr Mu Hsueh-hs�n, a scholar of wide learning and generous disposition, for having kindly allowed me to use his very large and useful library of Chinese books. The late Dr G.E. Morrison also, until he sold it to a Japanese baron, was good enough to let me consult his extensive collection of foreign works relating to China whenever I wished, but owing to the fact that so very little work has been done in Chinese mythology by Western writers I found it better in dealing with this subject to go direct to the original Chinese texts. I am indebted to Professor H.A. Giles, and to his publishers, Messrs Kelly and Walsh, Shanghai, for permission to reprint from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio the fox legends given in Chapter XV.This is, so far as I know, the only monograph on Chinese mythology in any non-Chinese language. Nor do the native works include any scientific analysis or philosophical treatment of their myths. Page 8My aim, after summarizing the sociology of the Chinese as a prerequisite to the understanding of their ideas and sentiments, and dealing as fully as possible, consistently with limitations of space (limitations which have necessitated the presentation of a very large and intricate topic in a highly compressed form), with the philosophy of the subject, has been to set forth in English dress those myths which may be regarded as the accredited representatives of Chinese mythology-those which live in the minds of the people and are referred to most frequently in their literature, not those which are merely diverting without being typical
Author : Annette Giesecke
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780762497133
A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.
Author : Lihui Yang,Deming An
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195332636
Compiled from ancient and scattered texts and based on groundbreaking new research, Handbook of Chinese Mythology is the most comprehensive English-language work on the subject ever written from an exclusively Chinese perspective. This work focuses on the Han Chinese people but ranges across the full spectrum of ancient and modern China, showing how key myths endured and evolved over time. A quick reference section covers all major deities, spirits, and demigods, as well as important places, mythical animals and plants, and related items.
Author : Ferguson
Publisher : Cooper Square Pub
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1964-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0815400683
Author : Jim Ollhoff
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1617147184
Collects stories from ancient Chinese mythology, including the creation of the world, the story of the Yellow Emperor, and the importance of dragons who would intervene to help the Chinese people.
Author : Rob Shone
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404207998
In graphic novel format, presents three stories based upon ancient Chinese religious mythology.
Author : Tao Tao Liu
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500777671
This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of Chinese myth through Chinese New Year festivities or the classic adventures of the Monkey King in Journey to the West few outside of China understand the richness of Chinese mythology, influenced by Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Offering much more than any competing overview of Chinese mythology, The Chinese Myths not only retells the ancient stories but also considers their place within the patterns of Chinese religions, culture and history. Tao Tao Liu introduces us to an intriguing cast of gods, goddesses, dragons and monks, including: the ancient hero, Yi the Archer, who shot suns out of the sky to save humanity from a drought; Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion, to whom there are temples dedicated all over East Asia; and Madame White Snake, a water snake spirit in the guise of a mysterious widow, her story adapted into countless films and operas. This book is for anyone interested in China, as knowing its myths allows readers to understand and appreciate its culture in a new light.
Author : Katie Marsico
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781631889431
This book introduces readers to Chinese mythology, presents legendary characters and stories, and shows how Chinese myths have influenced our culture. Readers are engaged with historical content while sharpening their skills at analyzing images and identifying evidence.
Author : Anthony Christie
Publisher : Reed Mitchel Beazley
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Mythology, Chinese
ISBN : 1851529268
Discusses the myths and gods of ancient China and their sources.
Author : Jeremy Roberts
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Japan
ISBN : 9781438128023
Suitable for those with an interest in mythology or Japanese culture, this title covers: the early Japanese deities who created the world and the later deities who protect it; Kami, the spirits of all aspects of the living world; animals and mythological creatures; demons and bogeymen; and, shrines and other sacred places.
Author : Xueting C. Ni
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781838863753
Chinese myths are rich in symbolism and teach us about an ancient culture that stretches back more than 4000 years. Illustrated with 120 photographs and artworks, Chinese Myths is an accessible, entertaining and highly informative exploration of the fascinating mythology underlying one of the world’s oldest and most influential cultures.
Author : Anne Birrell
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999-04-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0801861837
In Chinese Mythology, Anne Birrell provides English translations of some 300 representative myth narratives selected from over 100 classical texts, many of which have never before been translated into any Western language. Organizing the narratives according to themes and motifs common to world mythology, Birrell addresses issues of source, dating, attribution, textural variants, multiforms, and context. Drawing on exhaustive work in comparative mythology, she surveys the development of Chinese myth studies, summarizes the contribution of Chinese and Japanese scholars to the study of Chinese myth since the 1920s, and examines special aspects of traditional approaches to Chinese myth. The result is an unprecedented guide to the study of Chinese myth for specialists and nonspecialists alike.