Myths of China and Japan / with illustrations in colour & monochrome after paintings and photographs
by Donald A. Mackenzie
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Contents
- Preface
- The Dawn of Civilization
- A Far-travelled Invention
- Ancient Mariners and Explorers
- The World-wide Search for Wealth
- Chinese Dragon Lore
- Bird and Serpent Myths
- Dragon Folk-stories
- The Kingdom under the Sea
- The Islands of the Blest
- The Mother-goddess of China and Japan
- Tree-, Herb-, and Stone-lore
- How Copper-culture reached China
- The Symbolism of Jade
- Creation Myths and the God and Goddess Cults
- Mythical and Legendary Kings
- Myths and Doctrines of Taoism
- Culture Mixing in Japan
- Japanese Gods and Dragons
- Rival Deities of Life and Death, Sunshine and Storm
- The Dragon-Slayer and His Rival
- Ancient Mikados and Heroes