- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Southwater; illustrated edition edition (28 Feb 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1842157469
- ISBN-13: 978-1842157466
- Product Dimensions: 29.3 x 22.9 x 0.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,980,756 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The myths and legends of East Asia are revealed in all their colour and glory in this reference volume. The easily accessible A-to-Z structure details a whole host of gods, from Aizen-Myoo to Zhu Rong. It includes over 130 colour pictures of demons and dragons, places and people; all-important to the mythological stories of the area. From China's sacred mountains, worshipped as deities from long ago, to the mysterious Shamans of Mongolia, aspects of all the major legends of the area are covered. The author expertly shares the ancient tales and brings the characters to life. A useful guide to the gods and goddesses, heroes, sacred animals and places of the East. Bringing together the cultures in a highly readable style, making it a classic reference book on the subject.
About the Author
Rachel Storm is a journalist and author specializing in religion, alternative religion and spirituality. Her publications include In Search of Heaven, The Sacred Sea and The Exorcists. She has also edited and written introductions to several books on mythology.
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