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	Chinese mythology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chinese Mythology is a collection of cultural history, folktales, and religions that have been passed down in oral or written form.
		There are several aspects to Chinese mythology, including creation myths and legends and myths concerning the founding of Chinese culture and the Chinese state.
		The Chinese dragon is one of the most important mythical creatures in Chinese mythology.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chinese_mythology (2344 words)

	Chinese Mythology - Printer-friendly - MSN Encarta
		Chinese Mythology, traditional beliefs of the Chinese people on their origins and on the nature of the universe.
		The development of a religious strain of Daoism in the Han, and the introduction of Buddhism from India during the late Han onward, gave a new impetus to Chinese mythology.
		Miraculous or virgin birth appears in Chinese myth as a way of denoting the special nature of the male infant who is born.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /text_781534864___0/Chinese_Mythology.html (3327 words)

	Chinese Dragons
		The colors of Chinese dragons are evidently quite variable, but in the case of the chiao type its back is striped with green, its sides are yellow, and it is crimson underneath.
		The Chinese dragon is as a symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art, it is the embodiment of the concept of yang [male] and associated with the weather and water as the bringer of rain.
		Chinese dragons are believed to be the rulers of moving bodies of water, such as waterfalls, rivers, or seas.
	www.crystalinks.com /chinadragons.html (2532 words)

	Ancient Chinese Mythology
		The writing of mythological tales began in the Wei and Jin Dynasties (220-420), when various writers, influenced by the alchemist's ideas and Taoist and Buddhist superstitions, were interested in inventing stories about gods and ghosts.
		The history of the long period before recorded history began is partly based on legend, which is interwoven with mythology.
		Chinese inventors of myths describe gods the way they describe man, or treat them as if they were human, and endow them with human nature.
	www.crystalinks.com /chinamythology.html (1797 words)

	Chinese Myths
		Chinese mythology is as varied and multi-levelled as the country from which it springs.
		Much Chinese mythology is based on animism, which sees the land itself as alive.
		Buddhism was introduced to China in the first century CE and has been adapted by the Chinese so that the mythologies of the indigenous faiths and the imported are intertwined.
	wdb.sad17.k12.me.us /teachers/bburns/com/myth/chinese_myths.htm (1186 words)

	glbtq >> literature >> Chinese Mythology
		Until the 1980s, it was not uncommon for members of the Chinese community in Hong Kong to proclaim their opposition to the decriminalization of homosexual acts between consenting adults.
		Chinese mythology, in particular, is rich in stories about homosexuality.
		The Chinese conception of sexuality is influenced by its aboriginal religions, especially Taoism and Confucianism.
	www.glbtq.com /literature/chinese_myth.html (717 words)

	Chinese Cosmology & Mythology
		In Chinese myth, the herdsman Ch'ien Niu (the star Altair) is separated from his lover Chih Nu (the star Vega) by the Sun King or T'ien-tsin for their neglect of their duties.
		As the Chinese astronomer correctly observed, the ancient records of Venus' movements cited by him would require the planet to travel outside of the ecliptic, on an orbit quite different from its present course.
		The Chinese, known for their meticulous observations, have left such fabulous relics as the Mawangdui silk, a textbook of 29 different cometary forms and the various disasters associated with them.
	www.webspawner.com /users/nearchus2/index.html (1406 words)

	Journey to the West - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Journey to the West (Traditional Chinese: 西遊記; Simplified Chinese: 西游记; Hanyu Pinyin: Xī Yóu Jì; Wade-Giles: Hsi Yu Chi) is one of the Four Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
		Some scholars propose that the book is a work of satire on the effeteness of the Chinese government at the time.
		Part of the novel's enduring popularity comes from the fact that it works on multiple levels: it is a first-rate adventure story, a dispenser of spiritual insight, and an extended allegory in which the group of pilgrims journeying toward India stands for the individual journeying toward enlightenment.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Journey_to_the_West (2635 words)

	Sample Lessons in Asian Studies
		Chinese mythology is very complex and it would take many pages to explain all the characters and stories.
		For a lesson on Chinese folk tales it seems appropriate for the teacher to incorporate the illustrations of Chinese paintings, or artifacts such as plates, trays, teacups, scrolls, and vases on which some of mythological characters are represented, or carved from ivory and jade.
		From other folk tales I discovered that Chinese have their own explanations to various things and phenomena Ð the origin of rainbow; why buffaloÕs horns are bent; and the origin of physical defects and evil inclinations.
	mcel.pacificu.edu /as/students/myth/edtech.html (3852 words)

	Chinese Dragon
		There are many differences between the classical dragon and the Chinese dragon, these include the ability to fly even without wings, shape-shifting abilities, and of course the general benevolent behaviour to the populace.
		In the mythology of various Oriental countries, notably Japan and China, the dragon is the supreme spiritual power, the most ancient emblem in Oriental mythology and the most ubiquitous motif in Oriental art.
		The five-clawed dragon became the Chinese Imperial emblem (the four-clawed being the common dragon).
	www.fortunecity.com /roswell/goldendawn/102/Dragons/chinese.html (1401 words)

	Chinese Myths
		However, it has had a literate cultural élite for thousands of years, and myths which were originally regional have spread by means of a pictographic script which transcended language barriers.
		Confucian notions of hierarchy are evident in the bureaucratic pantheon of Chinese myths.
		This perspective is echoed in Chinese paintings, where tiny figures are dwarfed by the sweeping vistas of natural features, mountains and waterfalls on varying levels.
	www.livingmyths.com /Chinese.htm (1194 words)

	Chinese mythology tiger
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	China List : Chinese Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Brief overview of the history and defining characteristics of Chinese mythology.
		Explores the quirky side of mythology with humorous research, including a HolyDatabase of the weird and wonderful gods from around the world.
		Explores the comparative mythology of Japan and Korea, including the origins ofkingship, the use of animal imagery, and the role played by shamanistic ritual.
	china-list.com /chinesemythology/index.php (674 words)

	Books On Chinese Mythology Resource And Results
		The Chinese year is 11 days shorter than the 365 days it takes the Earth to orbit the sun.
		The Chinese calendar is based on the moon's orbit around the earth, which takes 29 1 2 days, or one lunar month.
		A Chinese calligrapher, a fortune teller, two violinists and a DJ were also on hand to welcome in the Year of the Horse.
	www.chinese-customs.info /books-on-chinese-mythology.html (1133 words)

	Chinese Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		LU TUNG-PIN A hero of early Chinese literature.
		names of deities and places in the Chinese mythology area are...
		The Unit on Chinese Mythology Rational and Goals: This unit may be taught as a part of Humanities or Global Studies courses in high school.
	www.chennaiporttrust.com /chinese-mythology.html (187 words)

	littleowlluna - Chinese mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		I have found limited resources available for research on the subject of Chinese Mythology.
		Hu (the emperor of the Northern Sea) and Shu (the emperor of the Southern Sea) used to occasionally meet halfway between their domains, in Hun-tun's territory, the center.
		The dog reminded the emperor of his promise; the emperor explained that it would be impossible for a dog to marry a princess.
	www.stormpages.com /littleowlluna/base2/chinesemythology.html (1976 words)

	Chinese Art Mythology Data \| Chinese Art Mythology Secrets
		The unit on chinese mythology the unit on chinese mythology the goal of the unit is to introduce students to chinese culture by means of reading and analysing one of chinese folktales 'monkey spirit'.
		Chinese classic texts chinese constellation chinese dragon chinese mythology chinese new year chinese.
		To the chinese, a picture was a mysterious thing containing the essence of the world of natures.
	www.chinese-customs.info /chinese-art-mythology.html (1128 words)

	Open Directory - Arts: Literature: Myths and Folktales: Myths: Chinese
		Chinavista: Chinese Myths and Fantasies - Brief overview of the history and defining characteristics of Chinese mythology.
		Chinese Legends - Brief accounts of several myths and legends on emperor Huangdi, and how the world was formed.
		Eight Immortals of Chinese Mythology - Listing of the names of the Eight Immortals and their iconography.
	dmoz.org /Arts/Literature/Myths_and_Folktales/Myths/Chinese (224 words)

	Chinese Mythology : Gods, Goddesses, Spirits, Deities from China
		Although hard-working and down-to-earth, the Chinese people have always had a streak of poetry in their souls.
		Most Chinese Gods and Goddesses are deified humans - which means they're as prone to mistakes as we are.
		This was a reasonable attempt to transcribe Chinese sounds into English - but, being created mostly for linguists and not the general public, has a number of peculiarities.
	www.godchecker.com /pantheon/chinese-mythology.php (554 words)

	Amazon.com: Chinese Mythology: An Introduction: Books: Anne M. Birrell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Chinese etiological myths of cosmogony, which explain the origin of the universe, describe how the world came to be ordered out of chaos.
		This is by no means a survey of the extant Chinese mythology, nor even a readable book.
		It concerns itself exclusively with the earliest strata of Chinese myth, which are preserved in verey fragmentary form in later sources.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/ASIN/0801861837/ref=nosim/delusionsofgr-20 (1723 words)

	The Circle of the Dragon: Dragons of Fame: China
		Chinese are the most sought-after of the Eastern Dragons.
		In Acient Chinese history, if a peasant wore a five-toed dragon (Chinese Dragon) in either jewelry or clothing, then he or she would be put to death, for these dragons were reserved for the Emperor alone.
		With that, Yu transformed into a human and lived on Earth as the Chinese Emperor.
	www.blackdrago.com /famous_chinese.htm (1216 words)

	Chinese Mythology : Asia Items (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A dragon - the supreme spiritual power in Chinese mythology - is carved in one side of this piece of green jade (approx.
		This fine piece of jewelry has a yellow gold bail that should accommodate most chains, cords chinese mythology and ribbons in your collection.
		During the 5th and 6th centuries, the Chinese writing system and Buddhism were introduced with other Chinese cultures via the Korean penisula or directly from China.
	www.bariaport.com /206-Chinese-Mythology.html (580 words)

	Japanese/Chinese (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Asian Mythology is not all about animals is what I am trying to say.
		To Japanese and Chinese people there myths and their Gods are very important to them.
		They value them as if they were their own children.We think that all of these things are very interesting.
	www.starsandseas.com /SAS_Mythology/Asiamain.htm (94 words)

	Mythology, myths
		Comprehensive and detailed summaries of figures from Greek mythology.
		Classical mythology: a gallery of characters and places.
		Over 700 pages of news, information, games and controversy about the life, literature, art and archaeology of the ancient world of Greece and Rome.
	www.zeroland.co.nz /mythology_myths.html (131 words)

	Dragons in Ancient China
		The origin of Chinese dragons is unknown, but centainly pre-dates the written history.
		The lively design features two pairs of dragons pursuing the flaming jewel amidst sea acn cloud motifs.
		Porcelain, with five-color enameled decoration of imperial five clawed dragons sporting amid waves.
	www.chinapage.com /dragon1.html (337 words)

	Encyclopedia Mythica: Chinese mythology
		The names of deities and places in the Chinese mythology area are transcribed according to the pinyin system of romanization.
		This section was last updated on January 01, 2006.
		A collection of Chinese legends as well as historical figures.
	www.pantheon.org /areas/mythology/asia/chinese (113 words)

	Amazon.com: Chinese Mythology (Library of the World's Myths and Legends): Books: Anthony Christie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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		Chinese Mythology (Library of the World's Myths and Legends) (Hardcover)
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0872260151?v=glance (326 words)

	Chinese Mythology quiz -- free game
		Who was the creator god of Chinese myth, that cracked the cosmic egg?
		Which figure of ancient Chinese history and mythology was said to have invented the Chinese script?
		Which Chinese goddess was turned into a toad after drinking the sacred elixir of life?
	www.funtrivia.com /playquiz.cfm?qid=58210 (173 words)

	chinese mythology information.
		The grandeur of the ancient Chinese dragon symbol
		Chinese dragon, with dragon clip art, pictures, legends, stories...
		Animals Represented in Mythology and Folklore - Suite101.com
	www.uplink.ru /c/chinese_mythology.html (158 words)

	Bookstore: Mythology: Chinese
		Chinese Mythology (Library of the World's Myths and Legends)
		Myths and Revelations of the Chinese Goddess of Compassion
		Mythology and Folklore of the Hui, a Muslim Chinese People
	www.witchs-brew.org /bookstore/china.html (470 words)

	Stories Resources Page-China
		a funny Chinese folktale with a bit of wisdom.
		...an ancient Chinese legend of love and courage during the period of the building of the Great Wall of China.
		Meng Jiangnu's husband Wan, a scholar, was taken from their home and carried away to help with the building of the Great Wall.
	www.unc.edu /~rwilkers/resource-china.htm (3004 words)

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