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Type(s) de contenu et mode(s) de consultation : Texte noté : sans médiation
Auteur(s) : Uschan, Michael V. (1948-....)
Titre(s) : Chinese mythology [Texte imprimé] / Michael V. Uschan
Publication : Farmington Hills, Mich. : Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, copyright
2014
Description matérielle : 1 vol. (104 p.) : ill., cartes ; 25 cm
Collection : Mythology and culture worldwide
Lien à la collection : Mythology and culture worldwide
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-98) and index
"This new series from Lucent Books helps younger researchers understand the role of
mythology in major historical cultures of the world. Each volume explores the origins
and cultural importance of a specific mythology. Presented in an engaging narrative
that explains mythology as a product of the culture that created it, each volume details
the major characters, gods/goddesses, and themes reflected in the stories. Volumes
also discuss the impact of the mythology on daily life at the time and throughout
history. Ideal for middle- and high-schools, as well as public libraries, each Mythology
and Culture Worldwide volume also features: A list and brief description of the major
figures of the mythology, including a family tree illustrating their relationships;
Five to six chapters exploring the mythology in detail; Informative sidebars highlighting
related topics; Fact boxes providing at-a-glance information; Full-color maps, photographs
and illustrations; A glossary of terminology; "For More Information" list of sources
of additional information; A comprehensive index" ; "The Mythology and Culture Worldwide
series from Lucent Books is designed to help young readers understand the origins,
cultural importance and impact of world mythologies. Each volume focuses on one cultural
or national mythology. Major myths, characters, gods and goddesses, and themes of
the mythology are presented with a particular emphasis on tying these stories back
to the geography, history, natural resources, technological state, social organization,
religious beliefs, and values of the culture that created the mythology"
Sujet(s) : Mythologie chinoise
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9781420511468. - ISBN 1420511467
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb43841394b
Notice n° :
FRBNF43841394
(notice reprise d'un réservoir extérieur)
Table des matières : A confusing galaxy of ancient myths ; China ; Creation, mythical beasts, and evil
spirits ; Gods and goddesses ; Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism ; Chinese mythology
today.
