Chinese myths and legends

Titre
Chinese myths and legends

Anita, Ganeri

Sommaire
The Ancient Chinese lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and non fiction information to give a full picture of Chinese myths, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Chinese myths and legends so compelling.

Chinese myths & legends

Date de publication comme intervalle
2013

Ignite

Description matérielle
48 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Note générale
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.

Table des matières
Ancient China -- Creation and destruction -- Gods and immortals -- Buddhist myths -- Dragons and mythical creatures -- Gods of daily life -- Characters, creatures and places.

Terme de vedette-matière
Chinese mythology.
 
Gods and goddesses.

Résumé
The Ancient Chinese lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and non fiction information to give a full picture of Chinese myths, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Chinese myths and legends so compelling.

Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN)
9781410965974

Informations de publication
Chicago : Capstone Global Library, 2013.
 
Chicago : Raintree, 2014, c2013.
 
©2013.


BibliothèqueNuméro de rayonType de documentCode à barres du documentStatut
George P. Nicholson299.5 GANBook31004000253737Non-Fiction
George P. Nicholson299.5 GANBook31004000263298Non-Fiction