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Myths of China and Japan / with illustrations in colour & monochrome after paintings and photographs — Donald A. Mackenzie

Myths of China and Japan / with illustrations in colour & monochrome after paintings and photographs

Donald A. Mackenzie

  • Essays
  • Book language: English
  • 409 pages

This collection of essays by Donald A. Mackenzie explores the myths of China and Japan as evidence of early cultural exchange and the growth of civilization. It offers a broad comparative look at Far Eastern mythology for listeners interested in folk tales and ancient belief.

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MYTHS OF CHINA AND JAPAN

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THE GOD OF THUNDER

THE GOD OF THUNDER

From a Chinese picture in the John Rylands Library, Manchester

MYTHS OF
CHINA AND JAPAN
By
DONALD A. MACKENZIE
With Illustrations in Colour & Monochrome after
Paintings and Photographs
THE GRESHAM PUBLISHING COMPANY LTD.
66 CHANDOS ST. COVENT GARDEN
LONDON

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Contents

  1. PREFACE
  2. CONTENTS
  3. LIST OF PLATES
  4. MYTHS OF CHINA AND JAPAN CHAPTER I The Dawn of Civilization
  5. CHAPTER II A Far-travelled Invention
  6. CHAPTER III Ancient Mariners and Explorers
  7. CHAPTER IV The World-wide Search for Wealth
  8. CHAPTER V Chinese Dragon Lore
  9. CHAPTER VI Bird and Serpent Myths
  10. CHAPTER VII Dragon Folk-stories
  11. CHAPTER VIII The Kingdom under the Sea
  12. CHAPTER IX The Islands of the Blest
  13. CHAPTER X The Mother-goddess of China and Japan
  14. CHAPTER XI Tree-, Herb-, and Stone-lore
  15. CHAPTER XII How Copper-culture reached China
  16. CHAPTER XIII The Symbolism of Jade
  17. CHAPTER XIV Creation Myths and the God and Goddess Cults
  18. CHAPTER XV Mythical and Legendary Kings
  19. CHAPTER XVI Myths and Doctrines of Taoism
  20. CHAPTER XVII Culture Mixing in Japan
  21. CHAPTER XVIII Japanese Gods and Dragons
  22. CHAPTER XIX Rival Deities of Life and Death, Sunshine and Storm
  23. CHAPTER XX The Dragon-Slayer and His Rival
  24. CHAPTER XXI Ancient Mikados and Heroes
  25. INDEX
  26. Colophon
  27. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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