{"product_id":"chinese-mythology-a-to-z","title":"Chinese Mythology A to Z by Jeremy Roberts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChinese Mythology A to Z by Jeremy Roberts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-179 citation-end-179\"\u003eUnlike monolithic narrative retellings of myths, Roberts adopts an alphabetical, cross-referenced dictionary format.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This structure allows readers to quickly look up specific figures while tracing how different cultural and religious threads intersect over thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177\"\u003eThe Pantheon of Deities:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177\"\u003e Clear profiles on major allegorical figures and rulers of the heavens, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177\"\u003eJade Emperor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177\"\u003e (the supreme sovereign), the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177\"\u003eRain Master\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177\"\u003e, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177\"\u003eLord of the Granary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-177 citation-end-177\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Merging of Three Traditions:\u003c\/b\u003e The entries demonstrate how Chinese mythology is uniquely syncretic—blending indigenous \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eDaoist\u003c\/b\u003e folk legends, ancient \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003eConfucian\u003c\/b\u003e philosophical teachings, and imported \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"198\"\u003eBuddhist\u003c\/b\u003e deities (such as Guanyin, the goddess of mercy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003eLegendary Figures and Sages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003e Profiles on legendary cultural heroes and groupings, such as the mischievous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003eMonkey King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003e (Sun Wukong) from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003eJourney to the West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"161\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003eEight Immortals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003e, and foundational cultural figures like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"217\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003eFuxi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"226\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003eNüwa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176 citation-end-176\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176 citation-end-176\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175\"\u003eCreatures and Animal Lore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175\"\u003e Exploring the heavy symbolism behind Chinese mythological beasts, including the specific traits of Chinese dragons (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175\"\u003elong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175\"\u003e), phoenixes (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"161\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175\"\u003efenghuang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175\"\u003e), and the mystical, shape-shifting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"206\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175\"\u003efox spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175 citation-end-175\"\u003e (Huli jing).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176 citation-end-176\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175 citation-end-175\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-174\"\u003eSacred Geography:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-174 citation-end-174\"\u003e Descriptions of important mythological and spiritual sites, including shrines, cosmic mountains (such as the Five Great Mountains), and the concept of the underworld\/afterlife.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eFor anyone studying East Asian literature, classical art, or historical philosophies, Chinese mythology can initially feel overwhelming due to its sheer scale, regional variations, and the overlap of three major religious traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eJeremy Roberts’ \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eChinese Mythology A to Z\u003c\/i\u003e provides the clean, scannable clarity needed to decode these stories. By organizing complex names, dynastic histories, and allegorical symbols into a well-indexed, cross-referenced handbook, it allows modern readers to instantly find the historical context behind iconic characters and cultural themes without getting lost in dense academic volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage: English.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: Mythology.\u003cspan class=\"BookPageMetadataSection__genreButton\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality: Premium Quality Books.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting: High Quality Printing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover: Matt cover (Paperback).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_27425c60555161b7-91\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Books BD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47255005495481,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/0874\/6169\/files\/Chinese_Mythology_A_to_Z.jpg?v=1779428780","url":"https:\/\/royalbooksbd.com\/products\/chinese-mythology-a-to-z","provider":"Royal Books BD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}