mythology, chinese

Fascinating Chinese lore about the creation describing the acts of the five emperors of the elements: earth, fire, wood, gold and water.

Provides a brief introduction to the legends and myths of China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indoesia.

A collection of representative narratives and Chinese myths and legends.

Discusses the myths and gods of ancient China and their sources.

A collection of stories based on ancient Chinese myths, folktales, and legends.

A collection of Chinese myths that offer supernatural explanations for many everyday things and why they are the way they are, including why the ox works in the fields, how silk was created, and how the world was born.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the myths and legends of the Chinese peoples.

A collection of six tales drawn from the myths and legends of Asia and the Far East.

Contains a selection of Chinese myths and discusses related aspects of ancient Chinese civilization, such as religion, agriculture, daily life, warfare, and art.