| Author |
Mackenzie, Donald A. (Donald Alexander), 1873-1936 |
| LoC No. |
24029980
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| Title |
Myths of China and Japan
with illustrations in colour & monochrome after paintings and photographs
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd.,1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The dawn of civilization -- A far-travelled invention -- Ancient mariners and explorers -- The world-wide search for wealth -- Chinese dragon lore -- Bird and serpent myths -- Dragon folk-stories -- The Kingdom under the Sea -- The islands of the Blest -- The mother-goddess of China and Japan -- Tree-, herb-, and stone-lore -- How copper-culture reached China -- The symbolism of jade -- Creation myths and the god and goddess cults -- Mythical and legendary kings -- Myths and doctrines of Taoism -- Culture mixing in Japan -- Japanese gods and dragons -- Rival deities of life and death, sunshine and storm -- The dragon-slayer and his rival -- Ancient Mikados and heroes.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Myths of China and Japan" by Donald A. Mackenzie is a scholarly exploration of the mythologies rooted in the cultures of China and Japan, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume aims to provide insights into the origins and evolution of these civilizations, delving into the intertwining influences from across ancient cultures and the complexities of their belief systems. The book seeks to unravel how cultural ideas have spread and merged over time, shaping the rich tapestry of myths in the Far East. The opening of the volume lays a comprehensive foundation for understanding the significance of mythology within Chinese and Japanese cultures, revealing the interconnectedness of their respective mythologies with other ancient civilizations. It discusses the consequences of cultural contact and exchange, illustrating how myths are not isolated but rather products of a broader human experience that transcends geographical boundaries. Mackenzie critiques the notion of complete cultural isolation in China and Japan, emphasizing that many beliefs, practices, and symbols found in these cultures have evolved through the assimilation of ideas from diverse influences, suggesting that a thoughtful examination of mythology ultimately reflects the shared heritage of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
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| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| Subject |
China -- Civilization
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| Subject |
Japan -- Civilization
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Japan
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| Subject |
Folklore -- China
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| Subject |
Mythology, Chinese
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| Subject |
Mythology, Japanese
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67344 |
| Release Date |
Feb 6, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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