NEW Chinese Myths & Legends Gods Heroes Warriors Deluxe Hardcover

Description: " A book is a dream that you hold in your hand"- Neil GaimanGreat floods and river gods, snake spirits and dragons, phoenixes, demons, and giants, and a whole host of gods, goddesses, immortals, heroes, and saints China may not have an organized pantheon or complete epic literature like some traditions, but its unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture, and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties.This vibrant collection amasses a range of tales dealing with everything from the origin of the world and all its phenomena to elements of the supernaturalall essentially a visceral way for the Chinese people to explain and give meaning to history and life. After an introduction to the background and key themes and figures of Chinese mythology and folklore, the stories are broken down into sections ranging from The Creation Myths and Tales of the Five Emperors to Legends of Foxes, Ghostly Tales, and Parables & Fairy Tales.Read in awe as Nu Wa Peoples the Earth, pity Xing Tian, the Headless Giant, discover the poignant personification of planetary bodies in The Herdsman and the Weaver Girl, and shiver through The Resuscitated Corpse. The myths and legends of China that survived the oral tradition to be written down, together with later tales, evince the truly rich and wondrous imagination of this culture, from the birth of humankind to the triumph of good over evil, all bound together to be enjoyed in this valuable anthology.6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.60(d) Thank you for looking! Please check my other "Treasure Books" ShippingI offer a free shipping within USA. Your book may be shipped with USPS/UPS/Laser Ship. If you ordered couple books they may arrive in couple shipments. I usually start working on the orders as soon as i receive the order, except weekends and Holidays. If you need to cancel your order you need to do it as soon as possible. BUT if you have received a msg from me that it is processing I cannot cancel the order because the label has been paid and the book is in transit. Thank you for understanding. I will update the customer with tracking number within 48 Hours. International ShippingReturnsI offer 14 days return policy. Buyer need to contact me pririor. All items must be in original condition and buyer pays return shipping and 15% restocking fee. If there is something wrong with the item or it was damaged in shipping process buyer needs to send me pictures of the damage and we will start return/ exchange process from there. Thank you Contact usIf there any questions or concerns please let us know. Please contact me throught Ebay msg, i do not reply to the personal emails No additional import charges at delivery will be imposed if the item is shipped through the eBay's Global Shipping Program which includes international tracking. If the item is shipped through other than the eBay's Global Shipping Program buyers in certain countries are responsible for the import charges at delivery. These are not included in the shipping cost. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

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