Myths And Legends Series: China And Japan
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the celestial courts of jade emperors to the shadow-draped halls of samurai legend, Myths and Legends Series: China and Japan transports readers into the rich and dramatic mythological worlds of two of Asia's greatest civilisations. Donald A. Mackenzie, a prolific scholar of comparative mythology, chronicles the gods, demons, heroes, and supernatural beings that populated the ancient imaginations of China and Japan — from creation myths and dragon lore to tales of thunder deities and spirit worlds — presenting them with both scholarly rigour and vivid narrative energy. Mackenzie's signature style brings an anthropological depth to the material, situating each myth within its broader cultural and historical context, illuminating how these stories shaped — and were shaped by — religious traditions, dynastic power, and artistic expression across millennia. Part of the celebrated Myths and Legends series, this volume stands as an invaluable resource for those drawn to the symbolic architecture of Eastern storytelling, and its beautifully illustrated pages, drawn from famous paintings and original drawings, add a rare visual dimension to the text. For anyone who has ever wondered what ancient Asia dreamed of, this is where the answer begins.
Author: Donald A. Mackenzie
Format: Hardback
Published: 1990, Studio Editions
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the celestial courts of jade emperors to the shadow-draped halls of samurai legend, Myths and Legends Series: China and Japan transports readers into the rich and dramatic mythological worlds of two of Asia's greatest civilisations. Donald A. Mackenzie, a prolific scholar of comparative mythology, chronicles the gods, demons, heroes, and supernatural beings that populated the ancient imaginations of China and Japan — from creation myths and dragon lore to tales of thunder deities and spirit worlds — presenting them with both scholarly rigour and vivid narrative energy. Mackenzie's signature style brings an anthropological depth to the material, situating each myth within its broader cultural and historical context, illuminating how these stories shaped — and were shaped by — religious traditions, dynastic power, and artistic expression across millennia. Part of the celebrated Myths and Legends series, this volume stands as an invaluable resource for those drawn to the symbolic architecture of Eastern storytelling, and its beautifully illustrated pages, drawn from famous paintings and original drawings, add a rare visual dimension to the text. For anyone who has ever wondered what ancient Asia dreamed of, this is where the answer begins.