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Title
Myths of the Creation of Chinese / Zhaoyuan Tian, Shuxian Ye, Hang Qian.
ISBN
9789811559280
9811559287
9811559279
9789811559273
Publication Details
Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, 2020.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (167 pages)
Item Number
10.1007/978-981-15-5
Call Number
BL1812.C74
Dewey Decimal Classification
398.20951
306
Summary
Drawing on the sun, moon, dragon, phoenix, Nuwa, Yandi, Huangdi and other widely circulated cultural elements as examples, this book addresses the development and evolution of the most representative Chinese creation myths regarding nature, totems, ancestors and saints. The book not only interprets key creation myths, but also elaborates on the connection between the myths and some of the core values and concepts in Chinese civilization. For example, the long and jade culture is rooted in the Yellow Emperors revered jade weapon. Further, the book reveals the kernels of truth in the myths by presenting new research findings and research methods.
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Intro
Preface
Contents
1 Heaven, Earth, the Sun, and the Moon: Chinese Nature Myths
2 The Creation of Man and Things: Chinese Creation Myths
3 The Flying Dragon and the Dancing Phoenix: Chinese Totem Myths
4 Emperors Yan and Huang, Our Ancestors: Chinese Ancestor Myths
5 Sages Yao and Shun: Chinese Sage Myths
6 Gun and Yu Control the Waters: Chinese Flood Myths