A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology by Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner is a comprehensive guide to the mythology of China. The book provides a detailed account of the myths, legends, and folklore of China, covering everything from the creation myths to the stories of the gods and goddesses, to the tales of heroes and monsters.The book is organized alphabetically, with entries for each of the major figures in Chinese mythology, as well as for the various creatures and places that feature in the stories. Each entry provides a ...
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A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology by Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner is a comprehensive guide to the mythology of China. The book provides a detailed account of the myths, legends, and folklore of China, covering everything from the creation myths to the stories of the gods and goddesses, to the tales of heroes and monsters.The book is organized alphabetically, with entries for each of the major figures in Chinese mythology, as well as for the various creatures and places that feature in the stories. Each entry provides a detailed description of the figure or creature, including their origins, attributes, and significance in Chinese mythology.In addition to the entries on individual figures and creatures, the book also includes a number of articles on broader themes in Chinese mythology, such as the concept of yin and yang, the role of ancestors in Chinese culture, and the various festivals and rituals associated with Chinese mythology.Overall, A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology is an essential reference for anyone interested in the rich and fascinating mythology of China. With its detailed descriptions, comprehensive coverage, and clear writing style, it is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.Some Text Is In Chinese.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Add this copy of A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Voyageur Book Shop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by The Julian Press.
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1977, Longwood Press
Hardcover
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Reprint
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Longwood Press
Published:
1977
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
11449935086
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With no dust jacket. Bound in brown buckram. Ex-Library copy; with typical markings. Library label on front board and a label ghost on the spine tail. Else binding clean. Page edges age-darkened. Else Pages clean, but for library markings. No dustjacket.; MYH16D; 627 pages; Ex-Library.
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Very good. Book is in fine condition with tight binding and no marks except former owners name on front endpaper. Dustjacket is in good+ condition with some rubs and very small closed tear at top of spine.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Thick Octavo. 625pp. Black Cloth with circular patterned design on the front panel. Even toning to the pages light wear to the red spine label, bottom spine edge, otherwise an attractive, tight copy. Unclipped pictorial jacket is bright and clean with a minimum of wear to the extremities. in mylar sleeve. Originally published in 1932 and nearly half a centuiry to compile, the author traces the major myths, supersititions, and beliefs that are found in Eastern literature, art, and customs.
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