Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
9811559279
ISBN-13
9789811559273
Edition
2020 ed.
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore
Imprint
Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of Manufacture
SG
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 18th, 2020
Print length
161 Pages
Weight
418 grams
Dimensions
16.40 x 24.10 x 1.70 cms
Product Classification:
Literature: history & criticismAsian historySocial & cultural anthropology, ethnography
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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.
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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