Myths and Legends of China by Edward T. C. Werner

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“Myths and Legends of China” is a book by Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner, first published in 1922. In this seminal work, Werner — a British sinologist and former consul in China — draws directly from classic Chinese texts to present a richly detailed exploration of Chinese mythology, covering cosmogony, deities, legendary heroes, spirits, and folk beliefs rooted in Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Combining scholarly rigor with accessible translation, he situates the myths within their sociological and philosophical context, offering early Western readers a comprehensive and culturally faithful portrait of Chinese folklore that has influenced subsequent studies in Eastern mythology and cross-cultural understanding.

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Formats: PDF, epub, AZW3
Page Count (PDF): 192
Illustrations: No
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