The Classic of Mountains and Seas

by Anonymous

Book Overview

This major source of Chinese mythology (third century BC to second century AD) contains a treasure trove of rare data and colorful fiction about the mythical figures, rituals, medicine, natural history, and ethnic peoples of the ancient world. The Classic of Mountains and Seas explores 204 mythical figures such as the gods Foremost, Fond Care, and Yellow, and goddesses Queen Mother of the West and Girl Lovely, as well as many other figures unknown...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140447199
• ISBN13: 9780140447194
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.8"