CONTENTS
Hierarchy of Ancient China’s
Best-Known Gods
6
Introduction
7
A Fascination with Spirits and Monsters
Chapter One
11
The Ancient Chinese and Their Gods
Chapter Two
23
Creation of the World, Humans, and Culture
Chapter Three
35
Myths of Nature and Catastrophe
Chapter Four
47
China’s Fabulous Legendary Dragons
Chapter Five
58
The Chinese Myths in Modern Culture
Source Notes
69
For Further Research
71
Index
73
Picture Credits
79
About the Author
80
