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Chinese Folktales and Legends: An Enthralling Collection of Stories, Heroes, Magical Creatures, and Timeless Tales from Ancient China
Hardcover
Ancient History GeneralChinese History
Publisher Price: $24.99
Publisher: Billy Wellman
Published: Jan 11 2026
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Unearth the Stories of Where Gods Walked the Earth and Legends Were Born
This book is your all-access pass to the stories that forged a civilization. Get ready to witness the dawn of ancient Chinese thought!
This curated volume captures the essence of what mattered for thousands of years: family, honor, destiny, and the deep mystery of the natural world.
Inside, you'll finally discover:
- Cosmic Origins: Learn how the Dragon, Phoenix, Turtle, and Fiery Beast literally shaped the mountains and rivers of the world.
- Epic Romance: The tragic fate of the goddess who fell in love with a mortal, forever commemorated by the stars that divide them.
- The Ultimate Rebel: Witness the Monkey King's legendary rebellion against Heaven and his 500 years of imprisonment.
- Immortality & Defiance: Follow He Xiangu as she defies the ordinary to ascend as one of the Eight Immortals.
- National Heroism: The definitive tale of Hua Mulan, the young woman who became a timeless symbol of courage by taking her father's place in battle.
- Ancient Wisdom: How Yu the Engineer saved the world from a catastrophic flood.
- Supernatural Encounters: Unsettling stories like the man who married a spirit and the devastating price he paid for the truth.
- And much, much more!
These stories have survived dynasties and revolutions because they are universal. They are the living heart of Chinese imagination.
So, stop just reading history, start experiencing the mythology that created it.
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