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Chinese myths & legends : tales of heroes, gods & monsters

2024

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"The warring dynasties, the mysteries of the mountains, the relentless cycle of the seasons, and the quixotic nature of the skies all contributed to the many myths of ancient China, told in the villages and spread along the trading routes from province to province. Indeed, the tales of Chinese mythology reflect the vast landscapes of China, where distant mountains, and long, winding rivers dominated the sight-lines of ancient peoples. History, religion, philosophy and mythology were intertwined in the observations of immortal tricksters and spirits who dwell in clouds dealing out magical acts of kindness and chaos. This collection, with a new introduction by Hin Ming Frankie Chik, features Creation Myths, Tales of the Five Emperors, Myths of the Stars, Myths of the Waters, Myths of Fire, and more."--Publisher website.

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Main title:

Chinese myths & legends : tales of heroes, gods & monsters / reading list & glossary of terms with a new introduction by Hin Ming Frankie Chik ; general editor J.K. Jackson.

Author:

Chik, Hin Ming Frankie, writer of introductionJackson, J. K., editor

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Chinese myths & legends : tales of heroes, gods & monsters

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Collation:

415 pages ; 18 cm.

Series title:

Flame Tree collector's editions

Notes:

"A special new collection with a glossary of myth & folklore"--Back cover.

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