Chinese Myth: A Treasury of Legends, Art, and History: A Treasury of Legends, Art, and History

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Summary

Presents some of the ancient mythology of China and explains its influence on art and religion.

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Creating the Universe
The Creation of the World
The First Humans
The Ten Suns
The Great Flood
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The Land of China
Mythical Beasts
The Early People of China
The Han Dynasty
China's Rivers
The Gods of Chinese Life
Bringers of Civilization
The Gods Share Their Skills
Food from the Gods
The Beginning of Medicine
Features
Life in Ancient China
The First Emperor
The Secret of Silk
The Farming Year
The Heavenly Empire
The Jade Emperor's Court
The Eight Immortals
Safe as Houses
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The Forbidden City
Confucianism
Taoism
Travel and Transport
Music
Houses and Homes
The World of Buddhism
In the Western Paradise
The Merciful Goddness
The Story of Monkey
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Buddhism in China
Shrines and Pagodas
Paper and Printing
Animal Myths
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