Dragons, Gods & Spirits from Chinese Mythology
Title | Dragons, Gods & Spirits from Chinese Mythology PDF eBook |
Author | Tao Tao Liu Sanders |
Publisher | Hachette Children's Books Australia |
Total Pages | 132 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Legends, Chinese |
ISBN | 9780340266502 |
Dragons, Gods and Spirits from Chinese Mythology
Title | Dragons, Gods and Spirits from Chinese Mythology PDF eBook |
Author | Tao Tao Liu Sanders |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | |
Release | 1980 |
Genre | Mythology, Chinese |
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Chinese Mythology
Title | Chinese Mythology PDF eBook |
Author | Jane Hampton |
Publisher | Self Publisher |
Total Pages | 152 |
Release | 2019-11-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 8835326788 |
As you begin to read or listen to this book, you will become familiar with all the gods and goddesses of Chinese culture. The historical context will become clear, as well as the institutions, the law, the rules about sexuality, marriage, and children, and so much more. Understanding these aspects of their society before fully becoming engaged in the folklore that was the popular belief at the time, is essential to your comprehension of the cultural anecdotes in those tales. Towards the end of the book, you’ll also learn about Confucianism, Monism, Taoism, Buddhism, and other dominating religious or spiritual paths that have been common in China. Are you curious yet? Then get ready for a unique combination of mystery and historicity.
Chinese Mythology
Title | Chinese Mythology PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Daning |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group |
Total Pages | 34 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781404223431 |
This book introduces Chinese mythology, describing the four dragons' sacrifice which formed the four great rivers of China.
Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China
Title | Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China PDF eBook |
Author | Trenton Campbell |
Publisher | Encyclopaedia Britannica |
Total Pages | 161 |
Release | 2014-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1622753941 |
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).
Legend of the Chinese Dragon
Title | Legend of the Chinese Dragon PDF eBook |
Author | Marie Sellier |
Publisher | NorthSouth Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780735821521 |
In ancient China, the different tribes lived under the protection of benevolent spirits that took the form of animals--fish, ox, bird, horse, and serpent. But, as often happens, the tribes grew envious of each other and began to fight amongst themselves in the names of their spirits. The children decided to declare a war on war by creating a creature that combined the best of all the spirits and would protect all the people. To this day, the dragon is a symbol of peace and plays an especially important role in the celebration of the Chinese New Year. This timely message of cooperation and empowerment makes this book especially appealing to trade and institutional accounts. Communities with significant Chinese populations will also have a special interest in this title. Catherine Louis' Liu and the Bird was a critical hit with review journals, teachers, and librarians.
Myths & Legends of China
Title | Myths & Legends of China PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner |
Publisher | London, Harrap |
Total Pages | 562 |
Release | 1922 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
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Offering a provocative glimpse into a world dominated by traditional rules of etiquette and inhabited by demons, dragon-gods, and spirits, this volume presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of Chinese people long before the revolutions of the 20th century. Engrossing and informative, the book will appeal not only to lovers of folklore but to everyone interested in Chinese art, culture or philosophy. 32 b&w illustrations.