Author : Carrie Chang
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 31,78 MB
Release : 2022-02-03
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1669805573
Mulberry Myths is a poetic rouser of sixteen melodies, a razzamatazz of sino-images that are a token of this romantic movement of magical linguistic bravura, a modern symphony of eastern melody
Author : Peter Coles
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 31,89 MB
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1789141745
Since antiquity, few trees have had a greater impact on the world’s cultures and economies than the mulberry. The sole food of the silkworm, the leaves of the mulberry brought prosperity not only to ancient China, but to all nations that learned the art of silk production. Mulberry bark was used to make the first paper, and the succulent, blood-red fruit of the black mulberry has inspired poets from Ovid to Shakespeare. The medicinal properties of all parts of the tree have been known for millennia, making it a tree of choice for medieval monastery gardens, while its anti-diabetic effects are opening exciting avenues of research today. This sumptuously illustrated book tells the remarkable story of the mulberry tree and its migrations from China and Central Asia to almost every continent of the globe. It will appeal to all who wish to know more of the rich—and often juicy—history of this emblematic tree.
Author : Richard Folkard
Publisher : London : S. Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 23,13 MB
Release : 1884
Category : Botany
ISBN :
Author : Anne Birrell
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 26,46 MB
Release : 1999-04-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801861833
In Chinese Mythology, Anne Birrell provides English translations of some 300 representative myth narratives selected from over 100 classical texts, many of which have never before been translated into any Western language. Organizing the narratives according to themes and motifs common to world mythology, Birrell addresses issues of source, dating, attribution, textural variants, multiforms, and context. Drawing on exhaustive work in comparative mythology, she surveys the development of Chinese myth studies, summarizes the contribution of Chinese and Japanese scholars to the study of Chinese myth since the 1920s, and examines special aspects of traditional approaches to Chinese myth. The result is an unprecedented guide to the study of Chinese myth for specialists and nonspecialists alike.
Author : Charles M. Skinner
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 47,84 MB
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1447497791
Originally published in 1911, this early work by Charles M. Skinner is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It delves deep into the mythology of the natural world and uncovers legends of times long forgotton. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for all folklore enthusiasts. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author : Charles Montgomery Skinner
Publisher :
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,24 MB
Release : 1911
Category : Botany
ISBN :
Author : Kazuo Matsumura
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,38 MB
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1304772535
A collection of papers on comparative mythology in English by Kazuo Matsumura, a well-known professor of Japanese mythology at Wako University, Tokyo, Japan.
Author : Jane Hathaway
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 37,77 MB
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0791486109
Winner of the 2003 Ohio Academy of History Outstanding Publication Award This revisionist study reevaluates the origins and foundation myths of the Faqaris and Qasimis, two rival factions that divided Egyptian society during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, when Egypt was the largest province in the Ottoman Empire. In answer to the enduring mystery surrounding the factions' origins, Jane Hathaway places their emergence within the generalized crisis that the Ottoman Empire—like much of the rest of the world—suffered during the early modern period, while uncovering a symbiosis between Ottoman Egypt and Yemen that was critical to their formation. In addition, she scrutinizes the factions' foundation myths, deconstructing their tropes and symbols to reveal their connections to much older popular narratives. Drawing on parallels from a wide array of cultures, she demonstrates with striking originality how rituals such as storytelling and public processions, as well as identifying colors and emblems, could serve to reinforce factional identity.
Author : E. T. C. Werner
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 31,3 MB
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
This book is a treasure trove of ancient mythological tales, steeped in Chinese folklore and rich in spiritual tradition. The pages burst with stories of immortals, deities and other rare Taoist tales, all translated for the first time and waiting to be discovered by experts in Chinese mythology and spiritualism. It is an invaluable resource for scholars seeking to delve deeper into the mystical realm of Chinese culture.
Author : Lianshan Chen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 49,57 MB
Release : 2011-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 052118679X
An illustrated introduction to the stories of deities, heroes and the origins of the universe that underpin traditional Chinese culture.
