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Chinese Mythology
Stories of Creation and Invention
By Helft, Claude & Hong, Chen Jiang
- ISBN
- 978-1-59270-074-5
- Publisher
- Enchanted Lion Books
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2008
Gr 7-10 This slim book offers high visual interest along with concise introductions to an important body of myths. Helft deftly organizes what can be confusing anecdotes about gods who often occupy themselves with governing and making war. (She doesn't discuss historicity.) Natural disasters afflict humans, who seek help from the powerful: a great flood needs Yu's civil engine...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
