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Author : Zhi Dao
Publisher : DeepLogic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The book provides highlights on the key concepts and trends of evolution in Myths and Legends of Ancient China, as one of the series of books of “China Classified Histories”.
Author : E. T. C. Werner
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781775414407
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.
Author : Henry Romano
Publisher : DTTV PUBLICATIONS
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-13
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
We have in China the universal worship of ancestors, which constitutes (or did until A.D. 1912) the State religion, usually known as Confucianism, and in addition we have the gods of the specific religions (which also originally took their rise in ancestor-worship), namely, Buddhism and Taoism. (Other religions, though tolerated, are not recognized as Chinese religions.) It is with a brief account of this great hierarchy and its mythology that we will now concern ourselves. Besides the ordinary ancestor-worship (as distinct from the State worship) the people took to Buddhism and Taoism, which became the popular religions, and the literati also honoured the gods of these two sects. Buddhist deities gradually became installed in Taoist temples, and the Taoist immortals were given seats beside the Buddhas in their sanctuaries. Every one patronized the god who seemed to him the most popular and the most lucrative. There even came to be united in the same temple and worshipped at the same altar the three religious founders or figure-heads, Confucius, Buddha, and Lao Tzŭ. The three religions were even regarded as forming one whole, or at least, though different, as having one and the same object: san êrh i yeh, or han san wei i, “the three are one,” or “the three unite to form one” (a quotation from the phrase T’ai chi han san wei i of Fang Yü-lu: “When they reach the extreme the three are seen to be one”). In the popular pictorial representations of the pantheon this impartiality is clearly shown.
Author : Matt Clayton
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1719243697
If you're looking for a collection of Chinese myths that speaks to all ages and want to get insights into the Chinese culture without reading a college textbook, then keep reading... Most Americans know about Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology. But folk stories from ancient China give different viewpoints and a deeper understanding of society's roots. It can be challenging for Americans to find a comprehensive collection of Chinese myths considering that there are several versions and translations available. How many of these Americans miss out supernatural Chinese tales that could educate and excite them...without even realizing? Could you be one of them? You see, most readers make the same mistakes - they either can't find a good collection of Chinese myths, or they only find dull textbooks. You may even fall asleep while reading them. But now, you have the opportunity to go on a remarkable journey that will spark your imagination. Introducing... Chinese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient China. This amazing collection of Chinese myths will allow you to enter the Chinese mind so you can gather secrets and wisdom from a proud and respected country. And best of all, this new book is written in an exciting language and has an easy-to-read format that doesn't require you to be a specialist in order to understand. In this book, you will discover: A Story about Origin of Earth and Humans A Captivating Tale about the Poor Boy Ma Liang and the Paintbrush Stories about Natural Disasters Li Tieguai - A Taoist Myth Sun Wukong - The Monkey King The Investiture of the Gods A Story about Three Kingdoms Modern Mythology And much, much more! So if you want a collection of powerful Chinese myths that can cause some people to scream for more as oppose to falling asleep, click the "Add to Cart" button!
Author : Huang Dehai,Xiang Jing,Zhang Dinghao
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781602201705
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.
Author : Lianshan Chen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521186797
An illustrated introduction to the stories of deities, heroes and the origins of the universe that underpin traditional Chinese culture.
Author : Jim Ollhoff
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 49,6 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 : Philip Ardagh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Folklore
ISBN : UOM:39076002793482
A collection of traditional tales from around the world, reflecting the cultures and religions from which the stories come.
Author : Derek Walters
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Mythology, Chinese
ISBN : OCLC:1193357600
Discusses the myths and gods of ancient China and their sources.
Author : Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0486280926
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.
Author : Anita Ganeri
Publisher : Raintree
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781406269529
The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This set mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make myths and legends so compelling.
Author : Lihui Yang,Deming An
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 50,7 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 : Edward T. C. Werner
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1915-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1499119968
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.
Author : Michael V. Uschan
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-09
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781420512175
Readers are introduced to the elaborate mythology of ancient China. This book provides detailed discussion of the mythology's importance to its own culture and the impact it had on subsequent cultures. The numerous deities worshipped by the ancient Chinese are described and their importance to different groups and in different regions within the empire are explained. Stories are retold along with explanation of how they reflect the values and concerns of Chinese culture.
Author : Rob Shone
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404207998
In graphic novel format, presents three stories based upon ancient Chinese religious mythology.
