The Encyclopedia of Eastern Mythology

by Rachel Storm

• ISBN13: 9780754800699
• ISBN10: 0754800695
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Lorenz Books

Summary

This important new publication is an instantly accessible encyclopedia that is fully cross-referenced, detailing the pantheon of Asian gods through authoritative text and 500 color illustrations of sacred people and holy places drawn from original sources. Readers will travel through exotic realms of high adventure, thrill at the exploits of warrior-gods, and become immersed in the legend and folklore that bring both ancient stories to life and an understanding of contemporary Asian cultures.

Author Biography

Rachel Storm is a journalist and author specializing in religion, alternative religion and spirituality

Table of Contents

Preface	6	(2)
The Myths of Egypt and West Asia	8	(82)
Introduction	10	(10)
Sacred Animals	20	(10)
Myths of the Flood	30	(10)
Serpents and Dragons	40	(8)
Gateways to the Gods	48	(10)
Underworlds	58	(8)
Dying and Rising Gods	66	(10)
Heroes and Quests	76	(8)
Angels and Djinn	84	(6)
The Myths of South and Central Asia	90	(82)
Introduction	92	(12)
Mythical Mountains	104	(10)
Bodhisattvas	114	(10)
Tirthankaras	124	(8)
The Avatars of Vishnu	132	(10)
Sacred Rivers	142	(8)
The Mother Goddess	150	(8)
Dhyanibuddhas	158	(8)
The Life of the Buddha	166	(6)
The Myths of East Asia	172	(78)
Introduction	174	(14)
Yin and Yang	188	(10)
Creation Myths	198	(8)
The Eight Immortals	206	(8)
Shamans of Mongolia	214	(8)
Chinese Dragons	222	(8)
The Shichi Fukujin	230	(8)
Demons	238	(8)
China's Sacred Peaks	246	(4)
Family Trees	250	(2)
Picture Acknowledgements	252	(1)
Index	253