Ancient China's Myths and Beliefs
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.
* Reviews *
Series Review: World Mythologies"Illustrated with full-color photography and artwork on almost every page, the World Mythologies series makes traditional cultural myths thoroughly accessible to
readers of all ages. . .highly recommended especially for any lay reader interested in familiarizing themselves with the myths of other cultures, as well as for high school and public library collections."
--Children's Bookwatch
