Subject: Folklore--China--Encyclopedias, Illustrated

Handbook of Chinese mythology
AuthorYang Lihui 楊利慧An Deming 安德明Turner, Jessica Anderson
PlaceSanta Barbara, CA
PublisherABC-CLIO
CollectionRicci Institute Library
Edition
LanguageEnglish
TypeDigital Book (PDF)
SeriesHandbooks of world mythology
ShelfDigital Archives
Call NumberBL1825.Y355 2005d
Descriptiondig.pdf. [xiii, 293 p. : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm.]
NoteHandbook of Chinese mythology / Lihui Yang and Deming An, with Jessica Anderson Turner.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-260) and index.
See detailed Table of contents for Handbook of Chinese mythology.
A timeline of the mythological world -- Deities, themes, and concepts.

"An informative work of historical and contemporary Chinese myths, including a useful collection of historical documents, detailing myths as they live and change in China today." --Publisher.
Physical copy Gleeson Library.
Local access dig.pdf. [Handbook Chinese mythology.pdf]

ISBN1576078078 ; 9781576078075
LCCN2005013851
Outlines of Chinese symbolism and art motives
AuthorWilliams, C. A. S. (Charles Alfred Speed), b. 1884
PlaceNew York
PublisherDover Publications
CollectionRicci Institute Library
Edition3d rev. ed.
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook
Series
ShelfHallway Cases
Call NumberGR335.W53 1976
Descriptionxxi, 472 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
NoteOutlines of Chinese symbolism and art motives / C.A.S. Williams.
Subtitle: An alphabetical compendium of antique legends and beliefs, as reflected in the manners and customs of the Chinese. Reprint of the 1941 ed. published by Kelly and Walsh, Shanghai.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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" ... special emphasis is placed on those historical, legendary or supernatural persons, animals and objects that recur frequently as symbols or emblems ... phoenix, Eight Immortals, Twelve Ornaments, customs and observances, general topics (agriculture, medicine, astrology, costume drama), arts and crafts (carpets, lacquer, shop signs, calligraphy), religion and folk beliefs, natural history, music ... "

ISBN0486233723
LCCN76-40397r862