<p>The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture.<br />
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―not everyone understands the richness of Chinese mythology, influenced by Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.<br />
Offering more than an overview of Chinese mythology, The Chinese Myths not only retells the ancient stories but also considers their place within the patterns of Chinese religions, culture, and history. Expert Tao Tao Liu introduces us to an intriguing cast of gods, goddesses, dragons, and monks, including the ancient hero Yi the Archer, who shot suns out of the sky to save humanity from a drought; Guanyin, the goddess of mercy and compassion, to whom there are temples dedicated all over East Asia; and Madame White Snake, a water snake spirit in the guise of a mysterious widow, her story adapted into countless films and operas. This illustrated volume is for anyone interested in China or mythology, as knowing China’s myths allows readers to understand and appreciate its culture in a new light. 95 illustrations</p>

The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends (Myths, 5)

History

Liu, Tao Tao

Asia

Thames&Hudson

Dragons, Gods and Spirits from Chinese Mythology

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Peter Lowe - Eurobook

The transformation in Chinese social theory in the twentieth century placed the rural-urban divide at the centre of individual identity. In 1500, such distinctions were insignificant and it was the emergence of political reforms in the early 1920s and 1930s which separated cities and towns as agents of social change and encouraged a perception of rural backwardness. This interdisciplinary collection traces the development and distinctions between urban and rural life and the effect on the Chinese sense of identity from the sixteenth century to the present day. It provides a daunting example of the influence that political ideology may exert on an individual's sense of place.

Town and Country in China: Identity and Perception (St Antony's Series)

Faure, David

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

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