mythology, chinese

Recounts the myths of China and Japan and explains how those myths reflect the environment, way of life, and religion of the region's people.

An illustrated examination of the historical roots of Chinese mythology.

A collection of representative ancient myths and legends of China based on Chinese scholarly sources.

Provides background information about Chinese mythology, presents three Chinese myths in graphic novel form, and includes a look at other mythological characters, and a glossary.

An alphabetical presentation of the major figures, places, stories, objects, and themes of Chinese mythology.

Presents ten traditional Chinese myths, each accompanied by questions and answers and expert commentary; also includes a glossary and a list of related books and Web sites.

Myths and legends from a variety of ancient cultures.

Provides an overview of Chinese mythology, with information on religion, creation stories, dragons, gods and goddesses, and other related topics.

Contains illustrated retellings of Chinese and Japanese myths which teach about their culture, history, and religion, and includes photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and sources for further information.

Presents a short graphic novel featuring the ancient Chinese mythological story of the four dragons.