Oriental Myth brings together well-known fairy tales from Islamic, Hebrew, Babylonian, Egyptian, Indian, China, Japanese and other countries in the East, leading us into an all-encompassing mythological world, and letting us appreciate the passionate and imaginative explanations of different civilizations and races in the East on the universe and the origin of mankind. There are not only the worship of gods, the praise of mountains and rivers, but also the praise of heroes handed down from ancient times with distinctive national brands. Ancient oriental civilizations have reflected their unique brilliance in their respective myths, and through them, they have constantly warned future generations-please have a fear of heaven. ★ West Asia Myth: Legends of gods that influenced the political, economic and cultural life of ancient Egypt, Persia, Asia Minor, Sumer and Babylon. ★ Myths of Central Asia and South Asia: an important part of Asian mythology, with strong religious and cultural colors, among which Indian mythology is the most gorgeous. ★ East Asian Myth: Represented by China and Japan, it has absorbed religious legends from other Asian countries and added new interpretations of its own characteristics.
About the Author-Oriental Myth
Rachel Storm is a writer who focuses on religion, paganism and gods, and has published such works as Pursuing Heaven and Earth, Sacred Sea and Evocator. In addition, she also participated in editing and prefacing a series of books about myths.
Book Catalogue-Oriental Myth
order
Egyptian and Western Asian Myths
brief introduction
The legend of the great flood
animal cult
Monty python and dragon
The road to the sacred world
hell
A god with life and death
Heroes and ideals
Angels and elves
Myths of Central Asia and South Asia
brief introduction
Bodhisattva
Mysterious mountain
Xishanka
Vishnu's incarnation
Hesheng
Mother God
Five parties and five buddhas
The life of Buddha
East Asian mythology
brief introduction
Creation myth
yin and yang
the Eight Immortals
Shaman wizard in Mongolia
China's Dragon
Seven blessed gods
evil spirit
The holy mountain of China