{"product_id":"the-chinese-myths","title":"The Chinese Myths","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tao Tao Liu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e The Chinese Myths\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2023-01-10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture.\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003eOffering 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. 101 illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEAN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780500252383\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 8.1 Inches, Length: 5.5 Inches, Weight: 0.9700339528 Pounds, Width: 1.2 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Tao Liu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51864359076147,"sku":"9780500252383","price":25.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/3636\/7411\/files\/2344693482366.jpg?v=1754225078","url":"https:\/\/bookabaloo.com\/products\/the-chinese-myths","provider":"Bookabaloo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}