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Chinese Myths and Legends

Shelley Fu
Chinese Myths and Legends Book PDF

Author : Shelley Fu
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781462919956

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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Chinese Myths and Legends is a delightful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality, and love. More than just a Chinese children's storybook, Chinese Myths and Legends also explores the origins of each tale, as well as its impact on Chinese culture and history, inviting you and the children you love to enjoy the many layers of meaning. The included pronunciation guide, as well as information for further reading, makes this a perfect tool for educators, librarians, and parents.

Chinese Myths and Legends

Lianshan Chen
Chinese Myths and Legends Book PDF

Author : Lianshan Chen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521186797

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An illustrated introduction to the stories of deities, heroes and the origins of the universe that underpin traditional Chinese culture.

Myths and Legends of China

E. T. C. Werner
Myths and Legends of China Book PDF

Author : E. T. C. Werner
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781775414407

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Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. Werner Pdf

The West's first encounters with the folk tales and myths of the East proved to be a heady experience, as they were based on an entirely different value system and worldview than those that are reflected in the Greek myths and most subsequent Western folk tales. In Myths and Legends of China, author E.T.C. Werner offers up a rich tapestry of Chinese folk narratives. A must-read for fans of world myths, fairy tales, and legends.

Handbook of Chinese Mythology

Lihui Yang,Deming An
Handbook of Chinese Mythology Book PDF

Author : Lihui Yang,Deming An
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195332636

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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.

The Chinese Myths

Tao Tao Liu
The Chinese Myths Book PDF

Author : Tao Tao Liu
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500777671

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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.

Chinese Myths & Tales

Anonim
Chinese Myths Tales Book PDF

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781787552647

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Curated new Myths and Tales. Great floods and river Gods, snake spirits, and Immortals, China's unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits introduced here in this comprehensive book of folk tales and legendary exploits. The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.

Chinese Myths & Legends

Philip Ardagh
Chinese Myths Legends Book PDF

Author : Philip Ardagh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Folklore
ISBN : UOM:39076002793482

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A collection of traditional tales from around the world, reflecting the cultures and religions from which the stories come.

Chinese Myths

J.K. Jackson
Chinese Myths Book PDF

Author : J.K. Jackson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781787556270

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River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China’s unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits battling for survival and supremacy. This brilliant new book introduces the key themes and characters of Chinese legend before plunging into the fascinating stories themselves. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

Illustrated Myths & Legends of China

Huang Dehai,Xiang Jing,Zhang Dinghao
Illustrated Myths Legends of China Book PDF

Author : Huang Dehai,Xiang Jing,Zhang Dinghao
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781602201705

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Illustrated Myths & Legends of China is a profusely illustrated collection of 32 carefully chosen tales of Chinese myth and legend. With more than 100 illustrations drawn over two thousand years of all aspects of Chinese art—including painting, pottery and porcelain, jade, bronzes and tomb decoration—Illustrated Myths & Legends of China is a vividly written collection of tales of the universe's emergence from chaos, the creation of the world in which the first Chinese people appeared and a depiction of how the many strands of myth and legend have influenced Chinese culture. An impressive array of heroic figures and rich storytelling are at the center of these tales including: Pangu opening heaven to save the earth from chaos. Nuwa creating man and repairing the vault of heaven. Fuxi fixing the calendar by observing the heavens. Shennong creating agriculture. Cangjie inventing writing thus creating the basis for Chinese culture. Fragments of these myths and legends are found in Chinese paintings, wood artifacts, relief carvings, and lacquer art which are illustrated in this book along with informative text. Anyone interested in Chinese culture, mythology, history or art will find this collection a must-have volume for their bookshelf.

Myths and Legends of China

Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner
Myths and Legends of China Book PDF

Author : Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0486280926

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In this fascinating and comprehensive collection of Chinese myths and legends, E. T. C. Werner drew upon material readily available to him as a member of the Chinese government's' Historiographical Bureau in Peking. A former barrister and British consul in Foochow, Werner presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of the Chinese people long before the revolutions of the 20th century. Offering a provocative glimpse into a world dominated by traditional rules of etiquette and inhabited by demons, dragon-gods, and spirits, the volume opens with an introductory chapter on the origins of the Chinese people. In succeeding chapters, Mr. Werner's readable, well-illustrated text considers the gods of China and myths of stars, thunder, lightning, wind and rain; of water and fire; of epidemics, medicine, and exorcism; as well as tales about the goddess of mercy, the guardian of the gate of heaven, accounts of how the Monkey became a god, and much more. In addition, 32 striking illustrations depict such traditional deities as the Spirit That Clears the Way, civilian and military Door Gods, the Kitchen-God, Dragon-Gods, the Gods of Happiness, Office, and Longevity, and others. Engrossing and informative, Myths and Legends of China will appeal not only to lovers of folklore but to anyone interested in Chinese art, culture, or philosophy.

Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China

Trenton Campbell
Gods Goddesses of Ancient China Book PDF

Author : Trenton Campbell
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781622753949

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This authoritative volume examines the two main faiths, Confucianism and Daoism, that developed before China had meaningful contact with the rest of the world. Aspects of Buddhism later joined features of these faiths to form elements of Chinese ideology and, with the beliefs in immortals and the worship of ancestors, they led to a popular religion. The narrative describes the gods and goddesses that dominated China's mythology and folk culture, roughly from the 3rd millennium to 221 BCE, including the Baxian (Eight Immortals), Chang'e (moon goddess), Guandi (god of war), the Men Shen (door spirits), and Pan Gu (first man).

Chinese Mythology

Jim Ollhoff
Chinese Mythology Book PDF

Author : Jim Ollhoff
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1617147184

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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.

Myths & Legends of China

Edward T. C. Werner
Myths Legends of China Book PDF

Author : Edward T. C. Werner
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1915-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1499119968

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As a member of the Chinese government's Historiographical Bureau in Peking, as well as a former barrister and British consul in Foochow, E.T.C. Werner published "Myths and Legends of China" in 1922 to elucidate the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of the Chinese people prior to the 20th century. These provocative and fantastical tales of Chinese history, myth and legend draw from many ancient texts and offer a glimpse into a world dominated by tradition and superstition. These stories include the myths of stars, thunder, lightening, water and fire, and various gods, Dynasties and Emperors. It also explains the significance the Buddhism and Taoism, Confucius, yin and yang, dragons, New Year, Spirit Festivals, The Tao Te Ching and much more. Complete with an introductory chapter on the sociology of the Chinese, this fascinating and informative book will appeal to any reader who wishes to receive a true, undistorted image of Chinese mythology.

Chinese Myths

Rob Shone
Chinese Myths Book PDF

Author : Rob Shone
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404207996

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In graphic novel format, presents three stories based upon ancient Chinese religious mythology.

Chinese Myths & Legends

O. B. Duane,N. Hutchinson
Chinese Myths Legends Book PDF

Author : O. B. Duane,N. Hutchinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 1841861081

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Vividly retells traditional myths and legends of the Chinese people and illustrated by an intriguing array of paintings and illustrations.