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A Dictionary of Chinese Symbols
by Wolfram Eberhard  Publisher Comments This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese custom and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and...
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Japanese Tales
by Royall Tyler Publisher Comments A dazzling selection of over 200 tales from medieval Japan, including stories of miracle, visions of hell, jokes, fables and historical legends....
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Tales of the Golden Corpse: Tibetan Folk Tales
by Sandra Benson Publisher Comments First complete English version of the famous folktales told to a boy who must silently carry talking corpse on a long journey....
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Some Chinese Ghosts
by Lafcadio Hearn Publisher Comments Richly atmospheric, this collection features supernatural tales rooted in ancient Chinese legends. The author, an expert in Oriental lore, was praised by The New York Times for his "rare skill" and "gorgeousness of description." The originality, power...
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Binu and the Great Wall: The Myth of Meng (Myths)
by Su Tong Publisher Comments From the author of the international hit Raise the Red Lantern comes a gorgeous reimagining of the myth of the girl whose tears collapsed the Great Wall—the seminal myth in Chinese culture. Su Tong is China’s most provocative young writer...
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Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends
by Jeannette L Faurot Publisher Comments Exotic, clever, and poignant, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends invites you into a magically distinctive world. Originating from the far corners of the globe - China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia - these...
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Kwaidan: Ghost Stories and Strange Tales of Old Japan
by Lafcadio Hearn Publisher Comments During the latter half of the 19th century, American journalist Lafcadio Hearn became our nation's great interpreter of all things Japanese. His superb translation of 20 supernatural tales teems with undead samurais, man-eating goblins, and other...
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A Dictionary of Asian Mythology
by David Adams Leeming Publisher Comments 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...
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Myths and Legends of Japan
by F Hadland Davis Publisher Comments This handsomely illustrated book includes myths of gods, heroes, warriors; legends of Buddha, Benten and Daikoku; tales of the sea and of Mount Fuji; accounts of superstitions; and much more. 32 full-page illustrations offer compelling images of Buddha...
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A Dictionary of Asian Mythology
by David Adams Leeming Publisher Comments 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...
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Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies
by Moss Roberts Publisher Comments This fresh and elegant translation of 100 tales from 25 centuries of Chinese literature opens up a magical world far from our customary haunts. Illustrated with woodcuts....
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Myths and Legends of China
by E T C Werner Publisher Comments This highly readable and well-illustrated compilation includes fascinating Chinese myths about gods, stars, water, fire, plus tales about the goddess of mercy, the guardian of the gate of heaven, and many other legends. Features 32 lovely illustrations....
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Handbook of Chinese Mythology (Handbooks of World Mythology)
by Lihui Yang Publisher Comments Every year, at the Wa Huang Gong temple in Hebei Province, China, people gather to worship the great mother, Nuwa, the oldest deity in Chinese myth, praising her for bringing them a happy life. It is a vivid demonstration of both the ancient reach and...
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Handbook of Japanese Mythology (Handbooks of World Mythology)
by Michael Ahskenazi Publisher Comments Japanese gods, too numerous to count, are known collectively as yaoyorozu-no-kamigami--the eight million. They are the cast of a vast, complex mythology that encompasses two religions, three cultures, and three millennia, one whose ancient deities are...
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Mythology of Asia and the Far East
by Rachel Storm Publisher Comments 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...
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Japanese Tales (87 Edition)
by Royall (ed.) Tyler Publisher Comments A collection of 220 dazzling tales from medieval Japan is selected and editedby the acclaimed translator of "The Tale of Genji."...
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The Dragon Prince: Stories and Legends from Vietnam
by Thich Nhat Hanh Publisher Comments Cooperation and awareness of others are just two of the themes explored in these remarkable stories and legends from Vietnam, as retold by renowned Buddhist monk and scholar Thich Nhat Hanh. A fantastical blend of fiction and nonfiction, these tales are...
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The Magic Crocodile and Other Folktales from Indonesia (Kolowalu Books)
by Alice M Terada Publisher Comments An illustrated collection of twenty-nine traditional tales from six regions of Indonesia....
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Otafuku: Joy of Japan
by Amy Katoh Publisher Comments Anywhere you go in Japan you are likely to encounter the plump, smiling image of Otafuku. Author Amy Sylvester Katoh traces the roots and folk beginnings of this mythic figure, showing Otafuku's many delightful identities, and providing a magical glimpse...
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Chinese Mythology: An Introduction
by Anne Birrell Publisher Comments In Chinese Mythology, Anne Birrell provides English translations of some 300 representative myth narratives selected from over 100 classical texts, many of which have never before been translated into any Western language. Organizing the narratives...
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