{ "item_title" : "Asian Mythology", "item_author" : [" Matt Clayton "], "item_description" : "Introducing: An Asian Mythology Trilogy From the Creator of the Captivating History Series This book includes three captivating manuscripts:Chinese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient ChinaJapanese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Japanese Folklore, Myths, Fairy Tales, Yokai, Heroes and HeroinesHindu Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Hindu Myths, Hindu Gods, and Hindu GoddessesThe first part of this book contains an amazing collection of Chinese myths will allow you to enter the Chinese mind so you can gather secrets and wisdom from a proud and respected country. And best of all, the myths are written in an exciting language and has an easy-to-read format that doesn't require you to be a specialist in order to understand. In the first part of this book, you will discover:A Story about Origin of Earth and HumansA Captivating Tale about the Poor Boy Ma Liang and the PaintbrushStories about Natural DisastersLi Tieguai - A Taoist MythSun Wukong - The Monkey KingThe Investiture of the GodsA Story about Three KingdomsModern MythologyAnd much, much moreIn the second part of this book, you'll discover captivating stories of mystery, horror, and romance while simultaneously learning about the Japanese culture. Here are just some of the topics and myths that the second part of this book covers:The Creation StoriesThe Myths of OriginsThe Journey to the UnderworldThe Wanderings of Susano-oThe Birth of Amaterasu, Trukuyumi, Susawono, and the Leech-ChildThe Story of the Comb and the CurseAmaterasu and SusanowoThe Contract of Amaterasu and SusawonoStories of the Three Most Evil Yokai of JapanStories of Helpful YokaiMy Lord Bag of RiceThe Story of Urashima TaroThe Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and Kaguya himeThe Legend of Yamato TakeruContemporary Versions of Japanese MythologyAnd moreWithin the third part of this book, you'll find the following Hindu myths covered:Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and the Beginning of the WorldThe Birth of Lord ShivaSaraswati & Brahma's Fifth HeadShiva Tests ParvatiShiva Snares a WhaleGanesha Loses His HeadGanesha Spills a RiverKubera's PrideGanesha Injures a GoddessGanesha Wins a RaceShiva Skips SuccessRavana's Ten HeadsThe Birth of RamaUrmila's SlumberDeer of DeceptionHanuman's TorchSuvannamachha Steals a BridgeHanuman Moves a MountainThe Final BattleSita's PurityKrishna Steals ButterKrishna Trades for JewelsKrishna Swallows the FlamesAgni Spreads a CurseVayu Humbles the Silk Cotton TreeSavitri Chooses a HusbandSavitri's FidelitySo if you want to learn more about these three Asian mythologies without having to go through boring textbooks, click add to cart", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/72/457/605/1724576054_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "14.42", "online_price" : "14.42", "our_price" : "14.42", "club_price" : "14.42", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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