Chinese Myths by Jk Jackson
River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China's unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits battling for survival and supremacy. This brilliant new book introduces the key themes and characters of Chinese legend before plunging into the fascinating stories themselves.FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.-
The Four Branches of the Mabinogi
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Scottish Myths
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Japanese Myths
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Slavic Myths
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Celtic Myths
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Native American Myths
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Hungarian Folktales
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Egyptian Myths
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Greek & Roman Myths
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African Myths
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Polynesian Island Myths
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Aztec Myths
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Norse Myths
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Serbian Folktales
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West African Folktales
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Myths of Babylon
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Turkish Folktales
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Viking Folktales
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Indian Myths
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Irish Fairy Tales
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Czech Folktales
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Genghis Khan
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Achilles the Hero
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Cyrus the Great
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Arthurian Myths
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Queen Cleopatra
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Icelandic Folktales
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Persian Myths
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Southern African Folktales
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Hannibal of Carthage
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Gawain and the Green Knight
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Korean Folktales
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Chinese Folktales
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East African Folktales
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Philippine Folktales
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North African Folktales
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Tristan and Isolde
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Roman Folktales
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Joan of Arc
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Ramses the Great
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Central African Folktales
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Alexander the Great
Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including 'Myths of Babylon', 'Indian Myth', 'Egyptian Myth', 'Norse Myth' and 'Polynesian Island Myth'. He is editor of 'Myths and Legends' and foreword writer for 'Celtic Myths and Tales'. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781783614035 |
| ISBN 10 | 178361403X |
| Title | Chinese Myths |
| Author | Jk Jackson |
| Series | The World's Greatest Myths And Legends |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Flame Tree Publishing |
| Year published | 2017-12-20 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |