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If I hadn't gone to the library, I probably wouldn't have known about this book either. After reading it, I found the book on ancient mythology very interesting, and it sparked an imagination I didn't even know I had.
Wei An Ke: ancient Chinese mythology
*Ancient Chinese Mythology* guides you into the world of Chinese mythology by Yuan Ke, China's foremost mythologist. This book leads us into the realm of mythology—the inner workings of East Asian culture that we were previously unaware of. Notably, as a representative work among Yuan Ke's early writings, it covers the mythical era preceding the historical period, spanning from the creation of the heavens and the earth to the Eastern Zhou dynasty. Since Chinese mythology developed by absorbing the myths of not only China but also various other East Asian peoples, it is essential knowledge for understanding the mindset of Easterners. Yuan Ke has constructed a new perspective on Chinese mythology by researching not only myths preserved in Chinese classics such as the *Shan Hai Jing*, *Zhuangzi*, and *Huainanzi*, but also those passed down among ethnic minorities like the Miao. Furthermore, the book includes mythological illustrations created through the imagination of ancient peoples, helping readers understand the narratives in a multi-dimensional way. Just as the protagonists of these myths served as role models for the ancients, this book provides an opportunity to reflect on how we should live our lives.
Korean title: 중국의 고대신화
Korean author: 위앤커
Korean publisher: 문예출판사
ISBN-13: 9788931007114
Reviews
If I hadn't gone to the library, I probably wouldn't have known about this book either. After reading it, I found the book on ancient mythology very interesting, and it sparked an imagination I didn't even know I had.
