• Chinese Mythology: Classic Stories of Chinese Myths, Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters

  • Classical Mythology Series, Book 6
  • By: Scott Lewis
  • Narrated by: Oliver Hunt
  • Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)

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Chinese Mythology: Classic Stories of Chinese Myths, Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters

By: Scott Lewis
Narrated by: Oliver Hunt
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Publisher's summary

Have you ever wondered why the Chinese are lighting these loud firecrackers on New Year’s Eve?

If you are planning to learn all you can about Chinese Mythology, then check this audiobook out. It will give you insights into:

  • The story of Pangu and the creation of the Earth.
  • Nu Gua and the creation of mankind.
  • How Nu Gua repaired the sky.
  • Myths of the Chinese festivals
  • The two Classic Chinese Myths: The Monkey King and The Lady White Snake.
  • Chinese Gods and the Sacred Creatures.

If you are interested in culture and Eastern practices, then this audiobook is a great way to learn those myths and festival information. This book is chock full of all the things that you would need to know in order to experience the best Chinese myths or festivals.

©2018 Scott Lewis (P)2018 Scott Lewis

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well narrated

To keep yourself in track with old folk stories and tales of the Chinese people this book is a good pick. its has a lot of useful information. well narrated.

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Interesting !!!

its making your plans and dream come to reality. This audio book provided a good insight on the story of Pangu and the creation of the earth which i found to be interesting and worth learning or knowing about.

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Well told!!

I like the presentation of each myths and tales of the Chinese culture and people. The explanations and backup stories were well told. Highly recommended

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Compelling stories not told compellingly

I found this narrative very dryly written though informative and read well. I wish they were told in a more narrative sense instead of informative.

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Historic Context made easy to understand ..

This is a good selection. its speaks mainly about the Chinese myths. This book has helped me tackle all about the myths and made understanding the historical context quite easy. recommended

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Worth it

This book fits my need and interest. found the discoveries about the myths of the Chinese festivals interesting and exciting. This audio book is worth it. highly recommended

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