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Author : Goldman, Sachs & Co
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (57 download)
Download or read book The Five Great Myths about China and the World written by Goldman, Sachs & Co and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jonathan Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789628687718
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (877 download)
Download or read book The Five Great Myths about China and the World written by Jonathan Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : J.K. Jackson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1787556271
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (875 download)
Download or read book Chinese Myths written by J.K. Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China’s unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits battling for survival and supremacy. This brilliant new book introduces the key themes and characters of Chinese legend before plunging into the fascinating stories themselves. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.
Author : Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner
Publisher : London, Harrap
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Myths & Legends of China written by Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner and published by London, Harrap. This book was released on 1922 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Anthony Christie
Publisher : Reed Mitchel Beazley
ISBN 13 : 9781851529261
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (292 download)
Download or read book Chinese Mythology written by Anthony Christie and published by Reed Mitchel Beazley. This book was released on 1996 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the myths and gods of ancient China and their sources.
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1787552640
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (875 download)
Download or read book Chinese Myths & Tales written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curated new Myths and Tales. Great floods and river Gods, snake spirits, and Immortals, China's unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits introduced here in this comprehensive book of folk tales and legendary exploits. The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.
Author : Song Nan Zhang
Publisher : Tundra Books (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780887763380
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (633 download)
Download or read book Five Heavenly Emperors written by Song Nan Zhang and published by Tundra Books (NY). This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just about every civilization has stories of creation. The myths and legends of the ancient Greeks and Romans are very well known, but these 12 myths from ancient China are just as fascinating. Between Pangu separating the sky from the earth and the Northern Emperor separating man from gods, we have an array of deities as busy and colorful as those in Greek and Roman myths. They create men out of clay, mend the broken sky after the flood, and shoot down suns so that life on earth will not die. Inspired by the art of the Ming Dynasty, this is a wonderful collection of Chinese myths of creation, illustrated by award-winning artist Song Nan Zhang.
Author : Anita Yasuda
Publisher : Nomad Press
ISBN 13 : 1619306093
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (193 download)
Download or read book Explore Ancient Chinese Myths! written by Anita Yasuda and published by Nomad Press. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is the lady who floated to the moon? Did a monkey really hatch from an egg? Did tears bring down the Great Wall of China? Does the sky rest on the legs of a turtle? In Explore Ancient Chinese Myths! With 25 Projects, readers ages 7 to 10 soar on a journey through ancient China to learn about history, geography, science, and art through stories that have been told and retold for thousands of years. They learn the tales of past heroes and wise kings, brave goddesses and gods who brought riches, rain, and immortality. Then there are the gods who taught people how to live by sharing their knowledge of agriculture, writing, music, and math. The myths and legends told by the ancient Chinese that have survived into modern times showcase the ingenuity and passion that this culture has applied to problem solving and cultural expression. Through the 25 hands-on projects, kids will have fun and gain a deeper understanding of ancient Chinese myths. Projects include making mooncakes, writing in Chinese, designing a New Year’s story board game, and observing the stars. Exploring myths and legends is also a way to discover how ancient China is still impacting the world today through inventions such as fireworks, silk, paper, and printing. In addition, kids will be invited to think about how Chinese culture is similar or different from their life today. By combining social studies and literature with activities, fun facts, jokes, and cartoons, Explore Ancient Chinese Myths offers the opportunity to discover Ancient China through myths and legends.
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192750785
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (57 download)
Download or read book Tales from China written by and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of Chinese stories begins with the great legends of how Earth and Heaven came into being. There are folk-tales too, about ghosts, rain-makers, students and magicians, and a man who is nearly made into fishpaste.
Author : Jim Ollhoff
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 9781617147180
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (471 download)
Download or read book Chinese Mythology written by Jim Ollhoff and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Edward T. C. Werner
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781499119961
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)
Download or read book Myths & Legends of China written by Edward T. C. Werner and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 1915-04-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a member of the Chinese government's Historiographical Bureau in Peking, as well as a former barrister and British consul in Foochow, E.T.C. Werner published "Myths and Legends of China" in 1922 to elucidate the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of the Chinese people prior to the 20th century. These provocative and fantastical tales of Chinese history, myth and legend draw from many ancient texts and offer a glimpse into a world dominated by tradition and superstition. These stories include the myths of stars, thunder, lightening, water and fire, and various gods, Dynasties and Emperors. It also explains the significance the Buddhism and Taoism, Confucius, yin and yang, dragons, New Year, Spirit Festivals, The Tao Te Ching and much more. Complete with an introductory chapter on the sociology of the Chinese, this fascinating and informative book will appeal to any reader who wishes to receive a true, undistorted image of Chinese mythology.
Author : World Book
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780716626442
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (264 download)
Download or read book Myths and Legends of China written by World Book and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who created Earth and the sky? How does the Chinese zodiac influence the lives of Chinese people? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the peoples of China. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.
Author : Donna Rosenberg
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 13 : 9780844259666
Total Pages : 750 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (596 download)
Download or read book World Mythology: An Anthology of Great Myths and Epics written by Donna Rosenberg and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2001-02-12 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World Mythology is a compilation of over 50 great myths and epics. Your students will gain an appreciation and understanding of ancient and modern cultures through myths and epics from the Middle East, Greece and Rome, the Far East and Pacific islands, the British Isles, Northern Europe, Africa, and the Americas. An introduction and historical background supplement each myth. Questions at the end of each selection prompt analysis and response.
Author : Shiho S. Nunes
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462922740
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Chinese Folktales written by Shiho S. Nunes and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. This updated edition--previously titled Chinese Fables--offers the same great stories in a smaller, easier to handle format at a lower price. Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and glimpses of traditional Chinese culture and lore. All of the tales express the foibles and wisdom of human experience with great humor and affection. Although the lessons are universal, the wit and flavor are uniquely Chinese. Beautifully illustrated by a master Chinese artist using a patchwork of ancient tones and textures, with a deft touch of humor, this book will give great joy to children and adults alike. Chinese children's stories include: The Practical Bride Stealing the Bell Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy Cooking the Duck Scaring the Tigers The Dragon Slayer The previously published edition, Chinese Fables, won: *The Aesop Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature* *The Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales* *The Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award*
Author : Xueting C. Ni
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1838863753
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (388 download)
Download or read book Chinese Myths written by Xueting C. Ni and published by Amber Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-01-20 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese myths are rich in symbolism and teach us about an ancient culture that stretches back more than 4000 years. Illustrated with 120 photographs and artworks, Chinese Myths is an accessible, entertaining and highly informative exploration of the fascinating mythology underlying one of the world’s oldest and most influential cultures.
Author : Rob Shone
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1435838548
Total Pages : 49 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (358 download)
Download or read book Chinese Myths written by Rob Shone and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2006-01-15 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese Myths features three engrossing myths from the rich culture of ancient China. Wonderful colors evoke the landscape of China, and the gripping text recounts stories of the creation of man, rivers, and the myth of the ten suns. These tales are complemented by an informative compilation of front and back matter.
Author : Tao Tao Liu Sanders
Publisher : Hachette Children's Books Australia
ISBN 13 : 9780340266502
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (665 download)
Download or read book Dragons, Gods & Spirits from Chinese Mythology written by Tao Tao Liu Sanders and published by Hachette Children's Books Australia. This book was released on 1981 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
