Understand Chinese mythology
Moorey, Teresa2012
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While dragons and Chinese astrology are well embedded in popular culture, many other fascinating Chinese myths remain little-known. In this fascinating and readable new edition, author Te Lin explores the world of Chinese mythology, both telling us the timeless stories, and providing an explanation of what they may mean.While dragons and Chinese astrology are well embedded in popular culture, many other fascinating Chinese myths remain little-known. In this fascinating and readable new edition, author Te Lin explores the world of Chinese mythology, both telling us the timeless stories, and providing an explanation of what they may mean. A must-read for anyone interested in either Chinese culture, or mythology generally.
Main title:
Understand Chinese mythology / Teresa Moorey.
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Edition:
[New] ed.
Imprint:
London : Teach Yourself, 2012.
Collation:
x, 165 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: London: Hodder Education, 2001.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
1. The context of Chinese myths 2. Pangu and the Creation 3. Yi the Archer 4. Yu and the Floodwaters 5. His Father's Grave 6. The King of the Underworld 7. The Eight Immportals 8. The Feng Shui Master 9. Wen Cheng, God of Literature 10. The Silkworm Goddess 11. Monkey King 12. Tales of Dragons 13. The Willow Pattern 14. Chinese Astrology
ISBN:
9781444163490 (pbk)9781444163490 (pbk)
Dewey class:
299.51113
Language:
English
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BRN:
2078332
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