Myths of the Creation of Chinese

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Myths of the Creation of Chinese is written by Zhaoyuan Tian and published by Springer Nature. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 9811559287 (ISBN 10) and 9789811559280 (ISBN 13).

Drawing on the sun, moon, dragon, phoenix, Nuwa, Yandi, Huangdi and other widely circulated cultural elements as examples, this book addresses the development and evolution of the most representative Chinese creation myths regarding nature, totems, ancestors and saints. The book not only interprets key creation myths, but also elaborates on the connection between the myths and some of the core values and concepts in Chinese civilization. For example, the long and jade culture is rooted in the Yellow Emperor’s revered jade weapon. Further, the book reveals the kernels of truth in the myths by presenting new research findings and research methods.