The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends
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The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture. 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 ―not everyone understands the richness of Chinese mythology, influenced by Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Offering more than an 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. Expert 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 illustrated volume is for anyone interested in China or mythology, as knowing China’s myths allows readers to understand and appreciate its culture in a new light. 101 illustrations Review: 2 thumbs up - My son who is high functioning and 28 has taken college courses in Mythology and cannot get enough information. He LOVED this book and and has soaked up all of the stories and facts. Well worth it. Review: Beautiful and wonderfully written - I am fascinated by Asian mythology, particularly Chinese, Japanese, Korean and that from the Philippines. This pretty book I originally borrowed from our local library but immediately told myself I needed myne own copy. It is succinct, foundational and easy to follow. Though populated with plenty illustrations all have weird ‘bluish’ tint. Weirdness. Anyway, it is a fine, well-made production, regardless the picture colorings. A keeper.
| Best Sellers Rank | #285,478 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #29 in History of New Age & Mythology #185 in Chinese History (Books) #352 in Folklore & Mythology Studies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 56 Reviews |
D**R
2 thumbs up
My son who is high functioning and 28 has taken college courses in Mythology and cannot get enough information. He LOVED this book and and has soaked up all of the stories and facts. Well worth it.
D**U
Beautiful and wonderfully written
I am fascinated by Asian mythology, particularly Chinese, Japanese, Korean and that from the Philippines. This pretty book I originally borrowed from our local library but immediately told myself I needed myne own copy. It is succinct, foundational and easy to follow. Though populated with plenty illustrations all have weird ‘bluish’ tint. Weirdness. Anyway, it is a fine, well-made production, regardless the picture colorings. A keeper.
J**O
Genial.
Hermoso libro. Lo recomiendo.
C**R
The Chinese myths
It was a good book to read .
S**Y
Very good book
I bought this as a birthday present for someone who is fascinated about Chinese folk stories. They loved it!
C**N
Bom pelo valor
O livro é bom pelo valor, traz várias histórias, mas em geral muito resumidas. Há outras compilações de lendas e mitos chineses melhores, mas bem mais caras. Útil para quem quer uma introdução ou apenas ter uma noção sobre esses mitos e lendas.
G**M
excelente!!
Excelente.!!
N**E
Very interesting book
Well written, very good art, and high quality.
D**1
A Good Introduction to Chinese Mythology
A good if somewhat limited study of Chinese mythology
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