Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China
Title | Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China PDF eBook |
Author | Trenton Campbell |
Publisher | Encyclopaedia Britannica |
Pages | 161 |
Release | 2014-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1622753941 |
This authoritative volume examines the two main faiths, Confucianism and Daoism, that developed before China had meaningful contact with the rest of the world. Aspects of Buddhism later joined features of these faiths to form elements of Chinese ideology and, with the beliefs in immortals and the worship of ancestors, they led to a popular religion. The narrative describes the gods and goddesses that dominated China's mythology and folk culture, roughly from the 3rd millennium to 221 BCE, including the Baxian (Eight Immortals), Chang'e (moon goddess), Guandi (god of war), the Men Shen (door spirits), and Pan Gu (first man).
The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient China
Title | The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient China PDF eBook |
Author | Leonard Everett Fisher |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | China |
ISBN | 9780823416943 |
The accomplishments, deeds, and powers of sixteen towering figures.
Finding God in Ancient China
Title | Finding God in Ancient China PDF eBook |
Author | Chan Kei Thong |
Publisher | Zondervan |
Pages | 354 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0310292387 |
Finding God in Ancient China is a sweeping historical, cultural, and linguistic tour through the history of China that seeks to connect the God of the Bible with ancient Chinese language, traditions, and rituals.
From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao
Title | From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao PDF eBook |
Author | Xueting Christine Ni |
Publisher | Weiser Books |
Pages | 347 |
Release | 2018-06-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1633410676 |
“Luminous and detailed, this is an encyclopedic treasure trove that now renders the gods and goddesses of Eastern lore accessible to the West.” —Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot China is an immense land with a history spanning thousands of years, and its needs and problems are perhaps too many for a single deity to watch over. This book begins to explore the veritable army of gods, immortals, and deities to whom the Chinese have turned for help, support, and intervention—not just in the annals of history but also in the bustling modern world. From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao offers fascinating insight into the complex interweaving of China’s main religions and folklore and the way the gods themselves have evolved to meet changing challenges, finding their way from scriptures and statues to vouchers and videogames. Author Xueting Christine Ni recounts the stories of sixty Chinese gods and goddesses, selected from across the spectrum of China’s mythical beings, deified heroes, gods, goddesses, and immortals. They derive from Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and folklore, as well as revered sages and protective deities from other traditions. Get to know Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy; Zhong Ku, the demon slayer; Tian Hou, the goddess of the sea; the beloved Monkey King, and a host of other Chinese deities, both ancient and modern. In addition to exploring the origins and rituals of this eclectic pantheon, this book also looks at how, in a country that has undergone a myriad of changes and upheavals, its gods and goddesses have never been more than a whisper away.
Handbook of Chinese Mythology
Title | Handbook of Chinese Mythology PDF eBook |
Author | Lihui Yang |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 309 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0195332636 |
Compiled from ancient and scattered texts and based on groundbreaking new research, Handbook of Chinese Mythology is the most comprehensive English-language work on the subject ever written from an exclusively Chinese perspective. This work focuses on the Han Chinese people but ranges across the full spectrum of ancient and modern China, showing how key myths endured and evolved over time. A quick reference section covers all major deities, spirits, and demigods, as well as important places, mythical animals and plants, and related items.
Ancient China
Title | Ancient China PDF eBook |
Author | Marcie Flinchum Atkins |
Publisher | Essential Library |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | China |
ISBN | 9781624035364 |
"In Ancient China, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the people of ancient China, including their technological wonders and feats of construction. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more."--Publisher's website.
Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China
Title | Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China PDF eBook |
Author | Trenton Campbell |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 129 |
Release | 2014-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1622753933 |
This authoritative volume examines the two main faiths, Confucianism and Daoism, that developed before China had meaningful contact with the rest of the world. Aspects of Buddhism later joined features of these faiths to form elements of Chinese ideology and, with the beliefs in immortals and the worship of ancestors, they led to a popular religion. The narrative describes the gods and goddesses that dominated China's mythology and folk culture, roughly from the 3rd millennium to 221 BCE, including the Baxian (Eight Immortals), Chang'e (moon goddess), Guandi (god of war), the Men Shen (door spirits), and Pan Gu (first man).