Chinese Myths and Legends

Chinese Myths and Legends
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 153
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ISBN-10 : 9780521186797
ISBN-13 : 052118679X
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Book Synopsis Chinese Myths and Legends by : Lianshan Chen

Download or read book Chinese Myths and Legends written by Lianshan Chen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-25 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated introduction to the stories of deities, heroes and the origins of the universe that underpin traditional Chinese culture.


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