Chinese Mythology

Chinese Mythology
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

Chinese Mythology
Author: Jim Ollhoff
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781617147180

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.

Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China

Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China
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).

Handbook of Chinese Mythology

Handbook of Chinese Mythology
Author: Lihui Yang
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 0195332636

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.

Chinese Mythology

Chinese Mythology
Author: Michael V. Uschan
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2014-05-09
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 142051217X

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.

Dragons and Dynasties

Dragons and Dynasties
Author: Ke Yuan
Publisher: Puffin Books
Total Pages: 214
Release: 1993
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

An introduction to Chinese mythology. Colourful, sometimes grotesque and imaginative, Chinese mythology is just as moving and compelling as anything to be found in the better-known Egyptian, Greek and Teutonic traditions. In this book, Yuan Ke has culled from ancient sources, rearranged in chronological order and retold the variant versions of the creation of the world, the origins of men, women and animals and the era of the five endlessly warring emperor-gods.

Chinese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology

Chinese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology
Author: Tammy Gagne
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2018-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1532170661

Important subjects of Chinese mythology include Emperor Huang Di, the goddess of immortality Xiwangmu, and the winged dragon Yinglong. Chinese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Chinese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Chinese Mythology

Chinese Mythology
Author: Jane Hampton
Publisher: Self Publisher
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2019-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 8835326796

In this book in the series, the most important legends from China will come to light. You will read about the famous monkey who became a god through his clever trickery and struggles, for instance. This is an amazing story that has inspired millions to depict the protagonist in paintings, sculptures, and other art works. Another interesting story that has been shown in Asian movies in great detail, is the battle of all the Chinese gods. The eight immortals that are mentioned in Chinese mythology will be described, and so many other things that will keep you reading or listening. So pick up this book and enjoy!