The Chinese Myths : A Guide to the Gods and Legends - Tao Tao Liu

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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 – few outside of China understand the richness of Chinese mythology, influenced by Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

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Weight 0.440 kg
Dimensions 13.8 × 20.2 cm
Product Form

Hardback
No of Pages

224
Language

English
Width

138
Width - Unit Code

mm
Height

202
Height - Unit Code

mm
Publisher Name

Year first publish

2022
Descriptive Detail - Contributor Type

By (Author)
Descriptive Detail - Contributor Person Name

Tao Tao Liu
2022
Thames & Hudson Ltd
9780500252383
Hardback
138 x 202 mm
224 pages

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 – few outside of China understand the richness of Chinese mythology, influenced by Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

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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 – few outside of China understand the richness of Chinese mythology, influenced by Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

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