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Exploring Chinese mythology / Don Nardo.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Nardo, Don, 1947- author.
Series:
Gale eBooks
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Mythology, Chinese.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (64 pages) : color illustrations
Place of Publication:
San Diego, California : ReferencePoint Press, Incorporated, [2023]
Summary:
"The Chinese people feel that the ethical qualities of their leading mythical characters mirror or echo the superior morality of their long-lived civilization overall. They believe that several of the heroes and deities in the myths were either real people or at least based on historical persons. In their eyes, therefore, their history is frequently highlighted by great individuals and deeds"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Pangu, Nuwa, and the World's Creation
Legendary Stories of Love and Lovers
Tales of Warriors, Weapons, and War
A Proud Legacy of Mythical Heroes
China's Mythical Animals and Monsters.
Notes:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781678204792
167820479X
OCLC:
1351397445

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