ISBN: 9780816048700

The myths of certain peoples have survived for hundreds, or thousands, of years. As they once offered answers to existential questions such as where do we come from and what happens after… Mehr…

The myths of certain peoples have survived for hundreds, or thousands, of years. As they once offered answers to existential questions such as where do we come from and what happens after we die, these same myths today help students understand cultures other than their own. Because myths reflect the culture that produced them and often have deep roots in a society's history, they are not only enjoyable but also an ideal source of information about societies that flourished long ago. As humankind has become more technologically advanced and obtained a greater understanding of the forces that shape the world, science has often come to replace myth as the authoritative source for explanations of natural phenomena and answers to difficult questions. Still, in popular culture and in the creative arts especially, myths continue to resonate. The Mythology A to Z series explores the world's most important myths and legends in an accessible and highly entertaining manner. Each book in the series provides basic information for young students on the myths themselves as well as the heroes and villains, their exploits, and the places, events, and underlying beliefs found in the myths. Passing on the excitement and the sense of awe that the myths have evoked throughout the centuries, these books show students how myths have influenced cultures throughout the world, including their own. Each volume includes clear, vividly written entries on the major figures, places, stories, objects, and themes of a given mythology. The books are extensively cross-referenced, allowing readers to explore the fascinating connections among the varied entries, and illustrations bring certain aspects of the mythology tolife. For more than 3,000 years, from the ancient Xia dynasty to todays People's Republic of China, China has sustained one of the most advanced and culturally productive civilizations in the world. Renowned for the Great Wall of China, porcelain ceramics, a complex writing system, and philosophies such as Confucianism and Taoism, China is also the source of an impressive tradition of myth and folklore. Many deities, stories, places, and ideas populate Chinese mythology, and "Chinese Mythology A to Z offers a readable introduction to these and other related topics. Covering everything from the Blue Dragon, bridge gods, and Buddha to carp, Chang Hsien, and Confucius, "Chinese Mythology A to Z provides rare insight into the myths of the Chinese peoples, in a format that is easy to use and delightful to read. Containing hundreds of entries and illustrated throughout, the book brings Chinese myths to life, giving readers a glimpse of a culture that may be far different from the one that they are familiar with at home. Media > Book, [PU: Facts on File]<

ISBN: 9780816048700

Facts on File. Hardcover. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the marking… Mehr…

Facts on File. Hardcover. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included., Facts on File<