Myths of China and Japan: with illustrations in colour & monochrome after paintings and photographs
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PREFACE
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MYTHS OF CHINA AND JAPAN CHAPTER I The Dawn of Civilization
CHAPTER II A Far-travelled Invention
CHAPTER III Ancient Mariners and Explorers
CHAPTER IV The World-wide Search for Wealth
CHAPTER V Chinese Dragon Lore
CHAPTER VI Bird and Serpent Myths
CHAPTER VII Dragon Folk-stories
CHAPTER VIII The Kingdom under the Sea
CHAPTER IX The Islands of the Blest
CHAPTER X The Mother-goddess of China and Japan
CHAPTER XI Tree-, Herb-, and Stone-lore
CHAPTER XII How Copper-culture reached China
CHAPTER XIII The Symbolism of Jade
CHAPTER XIV Creation Myths and the God and Goddess Cults
CHAPTER XV Mythical and Legendary Kings
CHAPTER XVI Myths and Doctrines of Taoism
CHAPTER XVII Culture Mixing in Japan
CHAPTER XVIII Japanese Gods and Dragons
CHAPTER XIX Rival Deities of Life and Death, Sunshine and Storm
CHAPTER XX The Dragon-Slayer and His Rival
CHAPTER XXI Ancient Mikados and Heroes
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