9781724576057-1724576054-Asian Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Mythology, Japanese Mythology and Hindu Mythology (World Mythologies)

Asian Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Mythology, Japanese Mythology and Hindu Mythology (World Mythologies)

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ISBN-13: 9781724576057
ISBN-10: 1724576054
Author: Matt Clayton
Publication date: 2018
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Format: Paperback 156 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781724576057
ISBN-10: 1724576054
Author: Matt Clayton
Publication date: 2018
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Format: Paperback 156 pages

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Asian Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Mythology, Japanese Mythology and Hindu Mythology (World Mythologies) (ISBN-13: 9781724576057 and ISBN-10: 1724576054), written by authors Matt Clayton, was published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in 2018. With an overall rating of 3.5 stars, it's a notable title among other China (Asian History, Japan) books. You can easily purchase or rent Asian Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Mythology, Japanese Mythology and Hindu Mythology (World Mythologies) (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used China books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.3.

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Introducing: An Asian Mythology Trilogy From the Creator of the Captivating History Series

This book includes three captivating manuscripts:
  • Chinese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient China
  • Japanese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Japanese Folklore, Myths, Fairy Tales, Yokai, Heroes and Heroines
  • Hindu Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Hindu Myths, Hindu Gods, and Hindu Goddesses
The first part of this book contains an amazing collection of Chinese myths will allow you to enter the Chinese mind so you can gather secrets and wisdom from a proud and respected country.

And best of all, the myths are written in an exciting language and has an easy-to-read format that doesn't require you to be a specialist in order to understand.

In the first part of this book, you will discover:
  • A Story about Origin of Earth and Humans
  • A Captivating Tale about the Poor Boy Ma Liang and the Paintbrush
  • Stories about Natural Disasters
  • Li Tieguai – A Taoist Myth
  • Sun Wukong – The Monkey King
  • The Investiture of the Gods
  • A Story about Three Kingdoms
  • Modern Mythology
  • And much, much more!
In the second part of this book, you'll discover captivating stories of mystery, horror, and romance while simultaneously learning about the Japanese culture.

Here are just some of the topics and myths that the second part of this book covers:
  • The Creation Stories
  • The Myths of Origins
  • The Journey to the Underworld
  • The Wanderings of Susano-o
  • The Birth of Amaterasu, Trukuyumi, Susawono, and the Leech-Child
  • The Story of the Comb and the Curse
  • Amaterasu and Susanowo
  • The Contract of Amaterasu and Susawono
  • Stories of the Three Most Evil Yokai of Japan
  • Stories of Helpful Yokai
  • My Lord Bag of Rice
  • The Story of Urashima Taro
  • The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and Kaguya hime
  • The Legend of Yamato Takeru
  • Contemporary Versions of Japanese Mythology
  • And more!
Within the third part of this book, you'll find the following Hindu myths covered:
  • Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and the Beginning of the World
  • The Birth of Lord Shiva
  • Saraswati & Brahma’s Fifth Head
  • Shiva Tests Parvati
  • Shiva Snares a Whale
  • Ganesha Loses His Head
  • Ganesha Spills a River
  • Kubera’s Pride
  • Ganesha Injures a Goddess
  • Ganesha Wins a Race
  • Shiva Skips Success
  • Ravana’s Ten Heads
  • The Birth of Rama
  • Urmila’s Slumber
  • Deer of Deception
  • Hanuman’s Torch
  • Suvannamachha Steals a Bridge
  • Hanuman Moves a Mountain
  • The Final Battle
  • Sita’s Purity
  • Krishna Steals Butter
  • Krishna Trades for Jewels
  • Krishna Swallows the Flames
  • Agni Spreads a Curse
  • Vayu Humbles the Silk Cotton Tree
  • Savitri Chooses a Husband
  • Savitri’s Fidelity
So if you want to learn more about these three Asian mythologies without having to go through boring textbooks, click "add to cart"!
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