Chinese Myths & Legends

by Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)

Genres: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology

Synopsis

With a new introduction this is a delightful collection of legendary stories from a distant, ancient world.





The warring dynasties, the mysteries of the mountains, the relentless cycle of the seasons, and the quixotic nature of the skies all contributed to the many myths of ancient China, told in the villages and spread along the trading routes from province to province. Indeed, the tales of Chinese mythology reflect the vast landscapes of China, where distant mountains, and long, winding rivers dominated the sight-lines of ancient peoples. History, religion, philosophy and mythology were intertwined in the observations of immortal tricksters and spirits who dwell in clouds dealing the magical acts of kindness and chaos. This collection, with a new introduction by Hin Ming Frankie Chik features Creation Myths, Tales of the Five Emperors, Myths of the Stars, Myths of the Waters and Myths of Fire.

Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction: authors, myths, tales and history without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new Introduction and a Glossary of Terms or lists of Ancient Leaders.

Release date: October 15, 2024

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Print pages: 416