Eastern Mythology : A Lavishly Illustrated Reference to the Legendary Gods, Heroes, Warriors, and Monsters of Asia

by Storm, Rachel

• ISBN13: 9780754808640
• ISBN10: 0754808645
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

Here is an authoritative A-Z guide of the mythologies and legends of the Asian continent from ancient Egypt to Japan.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 6
The Myths of Egypt and West Asia	p. 8
Introduction	p. 10
Sacred Animals	p. 20
Myths of the Flood	p. 30
Serpents and Dragons	p. 40
Gateways to the Gods	p. 48
Underworlds	p. 58
Dying and Rising Gods	p. 66
Heroes and Quests	p. 76
Angels and Djinn	p. 84
The Myths of South and Central Asia	p. 90
Introduction	p. 92
Mythical Mountains	p. 104
Bodhisattvas	p. 114
Tirthankaras	p. 124
The Avatars of Vishnu	p. 132
Sacred Rivers	p. 142
The Mother Goddess	p. 150
Dhyanibuddhas	p. 158
The Life of the Buddha	p. 166
The Myths of East Asia	p. 172
Introduction	p. 174
Yin and Yang	p. 188
Creation Myths	p. 198
The Eight Immortals	p. 206
Shamans of Mongolia	p. 214
Chinese Dragons	p. 222
The Shichi Fukujin	p. 230
Demons	p. 238
China's Sacred Peaks	p. 246
Family Trees	p. 250
Picture Acknowledgements	p. 252
Index	p. 253
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