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A Mythological Approach to Exploring the Origins of Chinese Civilization

By (author) Shuxian Ye, Translated by Hui Jia, Translated by Jing Hua

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Is the lion the symbol of China? Or should it be the dragon or the phoenix? This book makes a provocative interpretation of the Chinese ancient totems such as the bear and the owl. Taking a mythological approach, it explores the origin of Chinese civilization using the quadruple evidence method, which integrates ancient and unearthed literature, oral transmission, and archeological objects and graphs. It testifies to the authenticity of unresolved ancient myths and legends from the origins of Chinese Jade Ware (6200BC-5400 BC) to the names of the Yellow Emperor (2698–2598 BC) and the legends from the Xia (2010BC-1600BC), Shang (1600BC-046BC), Zhou (1046BC-771BC), and Qin (221BC-206BC) Dynasties. The book lays the foundation for a reconstruction of Chinese Mythistory.  With well over 200 photographs of historic artifacts, the book appeals to both researchers and general readers.

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Normally shipped | Available from overseas. Usually dispatched in 14 days
Publisher | Springer Verlag, Singapore
Published date | 28 Aug 2023
Language | English
Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 511
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-9-8119-3098-0
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BISAC | history / general


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