Chinese Mythological Gods

Author : Keith G. Stevens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Mythological Gods written by Keith G. Stevens and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an introduction to the most frequently encountered Chinese deities in the enormous Chinese pantheon, focusing on those gods which express the most common concerns of the Chinese people. Some of these include the gods of creation myths, the mythical founders of China's early societies, and the deities of the celestial world, nature, and destiny. There have been few written records of these popular myths and gods in English or Chinese, as they have traditionally been transmitted orally. Highlighting regional variations, this is the ideal companion to deciphering the divine maze of statues in most Chinese temples.

Author : Trenton Campbell
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica
ISBN 13 : 1622753941
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China written by Trenton Campbell and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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).

Author : Lihui Yang
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195332636
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Chinese Mythology written by Lihui Yang and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Tammy Gagne
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 1532170661
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology written by Tammy Gagne and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Tao Tao Liu Sanders
Publisher : Hachette Children's Books Australia
ISBN 13 : 9780340266502
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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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:

Author : Grange Books PLC
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781840131208
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Gods and Myths written by Grange Books PLC and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with a beautiful selection of Chinese art and artefacts, Chinese Gods and Myths is a concise and lively introduction to Oriental mythology.

Author : Tao Tao Liu
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500777675
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chinese Myths written by Tao Tao Liu and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Offering much more than any competing 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. 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 book is for anyone interested in China, as knowing its myths allows readers to understand and appreciate its culture in a new light.

Author : Jim Ollhoff
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 9781617147180
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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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 : Judith Mileage
Publisher : Booksales
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Gods and Myths written by Judith Mileage and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1999 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an introduction to the gods and myths of China, including Taoist, Confucian and Buddhist traditions, as well as popular folk beliefs.

Author : Michael V. Uschan
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 142051217X
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Mythology written by Michael V. Uschan and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-05-09 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.