Download or read book Mythology of Asia and the Far East written by Rachel Storm and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fabulous reference book, the powerful and enthralling tales of East Asia are revealed in all their magnificence. This exciting publication is essential reading for all those interested in the myths and legends of Asian cultures, their retelling down the generations, and the way they influence and colour our thinking and beliefs in the modern day.
Download or read book Mythology and Folklore in South East Asia written by Jan Knappert and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1999 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first anthology in English of South-East Asian myths, this book is an engaging look at these rich storytelling traditions. It includes new translations of some shorter tales and concise paraphrases of longer epics. There are separate sections devoted to poetry, drama, proverbs, and prose from various regions and cultures. A wide range of readers will find themselves absorbed in the romance, tragedy, drama, and adventure of South-East Asian kings, princes, princesses, heroes and heroines, and ordinary people.
Download or read book Deities And Demons of the Far East written by Brian P. Katz and published by . This book was released on 1995-02-28 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With their universal themes of love, loss, and justice, myths, which define the values and customs of a particular society, continue to have meaning for us hundreds and even thousands of years after they were first told. The lavishly illustratd volumes in this series of mythological tales and beliefs from around the world explore the cultures of ancient Greece; Scandinavia; Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales; the Far East; Native America; Africa, and Central and South America. An enlightening look at the foundations of Asian culture.
Download or read book Myths and Legends of India Egypt China and Japan written by Rachel Storm and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative A-Z guide to mythologies and legends of the East, with 500 sumptuous images.
Download or read book Myths of the East written by Rachel Storm and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This magnificent book reveals the powerful and evocative mythologies of the East in all their glory. Mythological themes include Yin and Yang, the avatars of Vishnu, demons and black magic, and the incarnations of the mother goddess. The book covers Asia, ancient Egypt, Persia, Asia Minor, Sumer, Babylon, India, China and Japan, and explores legends of the gods who have shaped Eastern religion and Western philosophy. Illustrated with over 500 evocative photographs, this fascinating guide brings to life to the mythology of the gods and goddesses, heroes, sacred animals and places of the East in a highly readable and accessible style.
Download or read book Cultural Sociology of the Middle East Asia and Africa written by Andrea L. Stanton and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2012-01-05 with total page 1977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our age of globalization and multiculturalism, it has never been more important for Americans to understand and appreciate foreign cultures and how people live, love, and learn in areas of the world unfamiliar to most U.S. students and the general public. The four volumes in our cultural sociology reference encyclopedia take a step forward in this endeavor by presenting concise information on those regions likely to be most "foreign" to U.S. students: the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The intent is to convey what daily life is like for people in these selected regions. It is hoped entries within these volumes will aid readers in efforts to understand the importance of cultural sociology, to appreciate the effects of cultural forces around the world, and to learn the history of countries and cultures within these important regions.
Download or read book Myths Legends of India Egypt China Japan written by Rachel Storm and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Story Of The World 1 Ancient Times Revised written by Susan Wise Bauer and published by Peace Hill Press. This book was released on 2006-04-11 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the ancient world, from 6000 B.C. to 400 A.D.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Asian Mythology written by David Adams Leeming and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesa, and Chang O, the Lunar Toad who is Chinese goddess of the Moon. In handy A-to-Z format, here are the stories of the revered deities, sacred places, key events and epics, and recurring themes and traditions that make up the rich and varied fabric of Asian mythology. Entries address the key mythologies of India, China, Tibet, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Japan.
Download or read book Myths and Legends of India Egypt China and Japan written by Rachel Storm and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2008-02-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alphabetically arranged entries offer a comprehensive overview of the myths and legends of Eastern cultures, with information on the gods, goddesses, heroes, warriors, monsters, sacred animals, and holy places of Egypt, India, China, and Japan.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Asian Mythology written by David Leeming and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-05-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the supreme Gautama Buddha, the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesa, and Chang O--the Lunar Toad who is Chinese goddess of the Moon. Journey to the sacred Cambodian ruins of Angkor and golden Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods. Discover myths like the Stone and the Banana of Indonesian origin and the Indian Churning of the Ocean of Milk, and explore archetypal themes such as the hero quest, sacrifice, and descent to the underworld. Myth expert David Leeming plumbs the exotic depths of Eastern spirituality to present a vivid portrait of the many mythologies of the Asian continent. In handy A to Z format, here are the stories of the revered deities, sacred places, key events and epics, and recurring themes and traditions that make up the rich and varied fabric of Asian mythology. Entries address the key mythologies of the regions we now call India, China, Tibet, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Throughout, an extensive network of cross-references highlights the diversity, interrelatedness, and complex beauty of Asia--allowing readers to pursue a particular trail of inquiry or read straight through the compelling entries. Broad overviews of specific cultures and their mythic traditions round out the coverage.
Download or read book Information Resources in the Humanities and the Arts written by Anna H. Perrault Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This familiar guide to information resources in the humanities and the arts, organized by subjects and emphasizing electronic resources, enables librarians, teachers, and students to quickly find the best resources for their diverse needs. Authoritative, trusted, and timely, Information Resources in the Humanities and the Arts: Sixth Edition introduces new librarians to the breadth of humanities collections, experienced librarians to the nature of humanities scholarship, and the scholars themselves to a wealth of information they might otherwise have missed. This new version of a classic resource—the first update in over a decade—has been refreshed to account for the myriad of digital resources that have rewritten the rules of the reference and research world, and been expanded to include significantly increased coverage of world literature and languages. This book is invaluable for a wide variety of users: librarians in academic, public, school, and special library settings; researchers in religion, philosophy, literature, and the performing and visual arts; graduate students in library and information science; and teachers and students in humanities, the arts, and interdisciplinary degree programs.
Download or read book Folk Tales from the Far East written by Charles H. Meeker and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folk-stories, myths and tales of old have always existed in many different cultures. Each of the folk tales from the For East tales a different story; each brings a moral tale to life and gives a short lesson to be learnt. There are beast fables, in which animals speak and otherwise act as men in order to drive home the prospect of morality or worldly wisdom.
Download or read book Myths and Legends of South Asia and Southeast Asia written by World Book and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did the crow get its black feathers? How do the gods protect the people from drought and other natural disasters? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of South and Southeast Asia. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Eastern Mythology written by Rachel Storm and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important new publication is an instantly accessible encyclopedia that is fully cross-referenced, detailing the pantheon of Asian gods through authoritative text and 500 color illustrations of sacred people and holy places drawn from original sources. Readers will travel through exotic realms of high adventure, thrill at the exploits of warrior-gods, and become immersed in the legend and folklore that bring both ancient stories to life and an understanding of contemporary Asian cultures.
Download or read book The Ancient Chinese written by Virginia Schomp and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2009 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the mythology of the ancient Chinese one of historys greatest civilizations.
Download or read book Asia written by Arthur Cotterell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-16 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the world's leading historians?a comprehensive narrative of the 3,000 years that have formed Asia's people, culture, and global destiny Tracing its origins in Mesopotamia to its modern role on the global geopolitical stage, historian Arthur Cotterell offers a compelling, lively, and readable account of one of the most culturally diverse, and often misunderstood, parts of the world. Beginning with the emergence of the world's earliest civilization in 3000 BC, Asia: A Concise History provides a fascinating look at the global convulsions?like the rise and fall of Assyria and Persia, the medieval states that flourished after the advent of Islam, and the modern transformations triggered by the lightning conquests of imperial Japan?that have shaped the continent. Covers the great events and figures of Asian history, along with a look at the monumental remains that bear witness to those times: the ziggurats of Iraq, the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, the temple of Angkor Wat Includes fascinating slices of history, including funeral arrangements for Qin Shi Huangdi in 210 BC; an extract from Lord Macartney's journal of his 1793 diplomatic mission to the Qing emperor Qian Long; and Toyotomi Hideyoshi's edict of 1587 banning firearms in Japan Features boxed inserts of special interest?like a Babylonian recipe for lamb stew circa 1500 BC Contains over 100 illustrations, maps, and photos Other books by Cotterell: The Minoan World, The First Emperor of China, The Encyclopedia of Mythology, and Chariot Destined to become a reference staple for history buffs and students of Asian history, Asia: A Concise History offers readers a breathtaking narrative and wealth of detail that make the formative periods, key events, and personalities from this once remote part of the world come alive.
