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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Chinese mythology surrounds us in films, novels, video games, art, and festivals, but for most newcomers it can feel like a maze of unfamiliar names and tangled stories.That gap leaves many readers confused. Myths get reduced to surface references, festivals look like empty ritual, and the deeper values behind the stories stay hidden. The result is missed meaning and missed connection with one of the world's oldest cultural traditions.This guide solves that problem. It offers a clear, organized journey through the essential myths of ancient China, written specifically for beginners. Step by step, it untangles the gods, heroes, and beasts and shows how they fit together into a single, coherent tradition.Inside, you will explore the creation of the cosmos, the heavenly bureaucracy led by the Jade Emperor, and the dramatic adventures of Sun Wukong in Journey to the West. You will meet powerful goddesses such as Guanyin and the Queen Mother of the West, decode the symbolism of dragons, phoenixes, and qilin, and walk through the underworld and the realm of spirits. You will also see how Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism shaped these myths, and how the stories live on in festivals, proverbs, and modern media.Each chapter is built for clarity, with profiles, timelines, comparisons, and practical takeaways that make complex material easy to absorb. The focus stays on the classic, widely recognized myths, grounded in ancient texts and historical sources rather than modern invention.This guide is for curious readers, students, travelers, and fans of fantasy and folklore who want a trustworthy starting point. No background in Chinese history or religion is needed. By the end, you will be able to recognize and interpret Chinese mythological references in literature, art, festivals, and everyday life.Begin your journey into the gods, heroes, and legends of ancient China today. Unlock the secrets of an ancient world by untangling the tapestry of celestial deities, legendary beasts, and cosmic origins. This essential guide transforms a confusing maze of folklore into a vivid, coherent journey through timeless wonder! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Chinese mythology surrounds us in films, novels, video games, art, and festivals, but for most newcomers it can feel like a maze of unfamiliar names and tangled stories.That gap leaves many readers confused. Myths get reduced to surface references, festivals look like empty ritual, and the deeper values behind the stories stay hidden. The result is missed meaning and missed connection with one of the world's oldest cultural traditions.This guide solves that problem. It offers a clear, organized journey through the essential myths of ancient China, written specifically for beginners. Step by step, it untangles the gods, heroes, and beasts and shows how they fit together into a single, coherent tradition.Inside, you will explore the creation of the cosmos, the heavenly bureaucracy led by the Jade Emperor, and the dramatic adventures of Sun Wukong in Journey to the West. You will meet powerful goddesses such as Guanyin and the Queen Mother of the West, decode the symbolism of dragons, phoenixes, and qilin, and walk through the underworld and the realm of spirits. You will also see how Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism shaped these myths, and how the stories live on in festivals, proverbs, and modern media.Each chapter is built for clarity, with profiles, timelines, comparisons, and practical takeaways that make complex material easy to absorb. The focus stays on the classic, widely recognized myths, grounded in ancient texts and historical sources rather than modern invention.This guide is for curious readers, students, travelers, and fans of fantasy and folklore who want a trustworthy starting point. No background in Chinese history or religion is needed. By the end, you will be able to recognize and interpret Chinese mythological references in literature, art, festivals, and everyday life.Begin your journey into the gods, heroes, and legends of ancient China today. Unlock the secrets of an ancient world by untangling the tapestry of celestial deities, legendary beasts, and cosmic origins. This essential guide transforms a confusing maze of folklore into a vivid, coherent journey through timeless wonder! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Chinese mythology surrounds us in films, novels, video games, art, and festivals, but for most newcomers it can feel like a maze of unfamiliar names and tangled stories.That gap leaves many readers confused. Myths get reduced to surface references, festivals look like empty ritual, and the deeper values behind the stories stay hidden. The result is missed meaning and missed connection with one of the world's oldest cultural traditions.This guide solves that problem. It offers a clear, organized journey through the essential myths of ancient China, written specifically for beginners. Step by step, it untangles the gods, heroes, and beasts and shows how they fit together into a single, coherent tradition.Inside, you will explore the creation of the cosmos, the heavenly bureaucracy led by the Jade Emperor, and the dramatic adventures of Sun Wukong in Journey to the West. You will meet powerful goddesses such as Guanyin and the Queen Mother of the West, decode the symbolism of dragons, phoenixes, and qilin, and walk through the underworld and the realm of spirits. You will also see how Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism shaped these myths, and how the stories live on in festivals, proverbs, and modern media.Each chapter is built for clarity, with profiles, timelines, comparisons, and practical takeaways that make complex material easy to absorb. The focus stays on the classic, widely recognized myths, grounded in ancient texts and historical sources rather than modern invention.This guide is for curious readers, students, travelers, and fans of fantasy and folklore who want a trustworthy starting point. No background in Chinese history or religion is needed. By the end, you will be able to recognize and interpret Chinese mythological references in literature, art, festivals, and everyday life.Begin your journey into the gods, heroes, and legends of ancient China today. …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Chinese mythology surrounds us in films, novels, video games, art, and festivals, but for most newcomers it can feel like a maze of unfamiliar names and tangled stories.That gap leaves many readers confused. Myths get reduced to surface references, festivals look like empty ritual, and the deeper values behind the stories stay hidden. The result is missed meaning and missed connection with one of the world's oldest cultural traditions.This guide solves that problem. It offers a clear, organized journey through the essential myths of ancient China, written specifically for beginners. Step by step, it untangles the gods, heroes, and beasts and shows how they fit together into a single, coherent tradition.Inside, you will explore the creation of the cosmos, the heavenly bureaucracy led by the Jade Emperor, and the dramatic adventures of Sun Wukong in Journey to the West. You will meet powerful goddesses such as Guanyin and the Queen Mother of the West, decode the symbolism of dragons, phoenixes, and qilin, and walk through the underworld and the realm of spirits. You will also see how Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism shaped these myths, and how the stories live on in festivals, proverbs, and modern media.Each chapter is built for clarity, with profiles, timelines, comparisons, and practical takeaways that make complex material easy to absorb. The focus stays on the classic, widely recognized myths, grounded in ancient texts and historical sources rather than modern invention.This guide is for curious readers, students, travelers, and fans of fantasy and folklore who want a trustworthy starting point. No background in Chinese history or religion is needed. By the end, you will be able to recognize and interpret Chinese mythological references in literature, art, festivals, and everyday life.Begin your journey into the gods, heroes, and legends of ancient China today. Unlock the secrets of an ancient world by untangling the tapestry of celestial deities, legendary beasts, and cosmic origins. This essential guide transforms a confusing maze of folklore into a vivid, coherent journey through timeless wonder! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Chinese Mythology Explained | A Complete Beginner's Guide to the Jade Emperor, the Monkey King, and the Myths of Ancient China | James Wottford | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | No Fluff Publishing | EAN 9798240955808 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …