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

The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends

This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around...
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The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends by Liu, Tao Tao

The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends

$39.98

The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends

$39.98
Author: Tao Tao Liu
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

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.

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.



Author: Tao Tao Liu
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 01/10/2023
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.20w x 1.18d
ISBN: 9780500252383


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2022 pg. 5
Choice 09/01/2023

About the Author
Liu, Tao Tao: - Tao Tao Liu is a retired senior lecturer in Chinese literature in the faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Oxford.

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