Myths and Legends of China

Myths and Legends of China is a comprehensive collection of Chinese mythology and folklore, compiled and retold by E. T. C. Werner. The book covers a wide range of topics, including creation myths, legendary heroes, gods and goddesses, supernatural creatures, and ancient rituals and customs. The stories are drawn from a variety of sources, including ancient texts, oral traditions, and popular legends. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich and complex world of Chinese mythology, and provides insight into the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the Chinese people. With its engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions, Myths and Legends of China is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, or Chinese culture.1922. The author's aim, after summarizing the sociology of the Chinese as a prerequisite to the understanding of their ideas and sentiments, and dealing as fully as possible, consistently with the limitations of space, with the philosophy of the subject, was to set forth in English dress those myths which may be regarded as the accredited representatives of Chinese mythology; those which live in the minds of the people and are referred to most frequently in their literature, not those which are merely diverting without being typical or instructive. In short, a true, not distorted image. Gorgeously illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.