山海經

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Language:

Chinese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Classic of the Mountains and Seas

Shan hai jing

Place of Publication:

To be supplied : Project Gutenberg, 2010.

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"山海經" by Anonymous is an ancient Chinese text that is a collection of mythological and geographical descriptions, likely written during the early centuries of the common era. It serves as a rich tapestry of legendary creatures, mystical mountains, and the natural resources found within China's varied landscapes, making it a vital part of Chinese literature and folklore. The opening of "山海經" introduces a detailed exploration of different mythical mountains and their unique attributes. Each mountain is described in terms of its natural resources, the various creatures that inhabit it, and the peculiar physical and spiritual properties attributed to those animals and plants. For instance, it mentions mountains that produce precious metals and jewels, strange beasts with human-like characteristics, and healing waters. The vivid details painted in these descriptions set the tone for a work steeped in curiosity about the world and the fantastical elements that populate it, inviting readers to delve deeper into this ancient collection of myths and descriptions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ting-wei You

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classic_of_Mountains_and_Seas

Release date is 2008-05-02