Handbook of Chinese Mythology

• Torrent:
  Handbook of Chinese Mythology
• Change name:
  You need to register
• Category:
  Other / Books
• Change cat.:
  You need to register
• Private Client:
  Hide your personal activity while downloading torrents with TorrentPrivacy.com
• Size:
  3.6 MB
• Seeds/Leechs:
  6/1 Check it now
• Added:
  12/21/2008
• Last check:
  2009-06-08 17:23:55
• Tracker:
  http://tracker.thepiratebay.org
• Comments:
  <pre>Handbook of Chinese Mythology (Handbooks of World Mythology) Information about Chinese mythology has been limited by language and access to primary sources. This volume attempts to fill a gap by providing a resource written in English by Chinese mythologists. The wife and husband team of Lihui Yang and Deming An, who were research fellows in the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana University in Bloomington, have studied Chinese mythology extensively. Yang teaches mythology at Beijing Normal University. The introduction comprises about a quarter of the volume and provides an in-depth look at Chinese mythology as a whole. It explains the difficulty of researching these myths, the most obvious being that no integrated system of myths exists among the 56 ethnic groups in China. Some myths are recorded in ancient writings and artifacts (such as vessels, shells, or bones), and some are transmitted only orally. The main sources are described, and commonalities of myths across China are noted. The history and cultural context of these myths are then detailed. The dictionary portion of the work describes 70 deities, themes, and concepts. Most entries are about two pages long, although they vary in length from a page to almost 10 pages (for Shennong, the Divine Farmer). Most of the entries treat figures (largely unknown to Western readers), but a few describe mythological concepts and places such as elixir of Immortality and Kunlun Mountain. Entries note definitions, sources of information, stories, and the role of each myth, and most include cross-references and bibliographic information. Black-and-white illustrations and photographs dot the book. An appendix offers an annotated list of print, video, and Web resources about Chinese mythology. A detailed index concludes the volume. Although it is not well illustrated, this volume provides useful information to the reader. The authors' credibility and in-depth scholarship offer a rare opportunity to experience Chinese mythology through Chinese eyes. Recommended for academic and large public libraries. Lesley Farmer Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. See all Editorial Reviews -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Product Details Paperback: 312 pages ABC-Clio </pre>
• Change comment:
  You need to register
• Alternative download:
  Handbook of Chinese Mythology might also be available on Usenet. Get the UseNet Client - Highspeed Access To 300TB of Videos, Games and Music!

Files

File	Size
Handbook chinese mythology.pdf	3.6 MB

Related torrents