Ancient China’s Myths and Beliefs

Ancient China’s Myths and Beliefs
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Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages : 145
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ISBN-10 : 9781448860456
ISBN-13 : 1448860458
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Book Synopsis Ancient China’s Myths and Beliefs by : Tony Allan

Download or read book Ancient China’s Myths and Beliefs written by Tony Allan and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This captivating volume mixes the myths of Ancient China with the beautiful art and history of the culture. The lavish color photographs bring the earliest achievements of the Chinese people into focus through the beliefs and mythology of one of the world's oldest civilizations. The strange stories, mystic rites, angry gods, vision quests, and magic symbols at the heart of Ancient China are crucial to understanding how the Chinese people have explained birth, death, creation, love, and other mysteries of life. Written in accessible language, even the most reluctant readers will submerge themselves in the history and mythology that this rich volume provides.


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