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Author
Publisher
Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"This new series from Lucent Books helps younger researchers understand the role of mythology in major historical cultures of the world. Each volume explores the origins and cultural importance of a specific mythology. Presented in an engaging narrative that explains mythology as a product of the culture that created it, each volume details the major characters, gods/goddesses, and themes reflected in the stories. Volumes also discuss the impact of...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO
Pub. Date
c2011.
Language
English
Description
Who is Pan Ku? What is Yi? Why are myths so important in our lives? Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of Chinese Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From the Jade Emperor who invented many things for humanity to Fu Hsi, emperor called the Father...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Important subjects of Chinese mythology include Emperor Huang Di, the goddess of immortality Xiwangmu, and the winged dragon Yinglong. Chinese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Chinese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
11) Chinese myths
Author
Series
Publisher
Skyview Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Presents mythology stories from ancient China, including the creation of the Earth, the creation of humans, and the relationship between gods and humans.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Mazu is the goddess of the sea. She protects those sailing on the water. This title explores the goddess's backstory and how and why Chinese people worship her. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint...
Author
Series
Celestial kingdom duology volume 2
Language
English
Description
After winning her mother's freedom from the Celestial Emperor, Xingyin is forced to flee again and venture to the Immortal Realm where she and her companions encounter legendary creatures and shrewd monarchs.
Xingyin won her mother's freedom from the Celestial Emperor. But the discovery of a strange magic on the moon as the emperor tightens his grip on power forces Xingyin and her companions to venture to unexplored lands of the Immortal Realm. To...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A retelling of the classic story, Little Red lives in a village near the Great Wall, trains in kung fu, and must save her grandmother and village from a mighty dragon. Inclues an author's note discusses how this reimagining is influenced by Chinese mythology, symbolism, traditional medicine, and other elements of Compestine's heritage.
Author
Series
Myths volume 8
Publisher
Canongate
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Knopf Canada welcomes one of Chinas most acclaimed and bestselling writersauthor of Raise the Red Lanternto the list with a fascinating retelling of a magical storyalready an international bestseller in China and Europe. Through Binus extraordinary story, Su Tong illuminates one of Chinas most magical myths. In Peach village, crying is forbidden. But as a child, Binu never learnt to hide her tears. Shunned...
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