• Chinese Mythology

  • A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient China
  • By: Matt Clayton
  • Narrated by: Randy Whitlow
  • Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (74 ratings)

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Chinese Mythology

By: Matt Clayton
Narrated by: Randy Whitlow
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Publisher's summary

If you're looking for a collection of Chinese myths that speaks to all ages and want to get insights into the Chinese culture without reading a college textbook, then keep reading....

Most Americans know about Greek, Roman, and Egyptian mythology. But folk stories from ancient China give different viewpoints and a deeper understanding of society's roots.

It can be challenging for Americans to find a comprehensive collection of Chinese myths considering that there are several versions and translations available.

How many of these Americans miss out supernatural Chinese tales that could educate and excite them without even realizing?

Could you be one of them?

You see, most listeners make the same mistakes - they either can't find a good collection of Chinese myths, or they only find dull textbooks. You may even fall asleep while listening to them.

But now, you have the opportunity to go on a remarkable journey that will spark your imagination.

Introducing Chinese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient China.

This 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.

In this audiobook, you will discover:

  • A story about origin of Earth and humans
  • A captivating tale about the poor boy Ma Liang and the paintbrush
  • Stories about natural disasters
  • Li Tieguai – A Taoist myth
  • Sun Wukong – The monkey king
  • The investiture of the gods
  • A story about Three Kingdoms
  • Modern mythology
  • And much, much more!
©2018 Matt Clayton (P)2018 Matt Clayton
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  • Categories: History

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A taste that leaves you wanting more

This is a great intro to Chinese mythology and highlights some very interesting stories from mythos and folklore this is not an in-depth look just a nice tease to leave you wanting more

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Overall interesting

I liked the book overall, though I thought they could have improved some pronunciation issues.

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A taste?

This was very interesting and definitely left us wanting more. Will start searching right away😊

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highly recommended listen

an excellent and informative listen about Chinese mythology that left me wanting to learn more

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Concise, interesting.

While not comprehensive, this is a solid introduction to Chinese mythology. I would like to see sections expanded into more fleshed out stories...particularly the monkey king and the Investiture of the Gods.

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Hardly a taste

I’ve listened to several books on Greek mythology. In them, you get much more complete stories. This book gives you a Cole’s notes version of a small sampling of Chinese mythology.
I expected more when I purchased, so this book left me disappointed.
The author even states at the end that he has given just a taste so you can choose to dive in deeper. This seems to be a recipe for disappointment. If you want to learn about Chinese mythology, this book leaves you wanting. You are much better off getting a more complete book. I wish I knew of one to recommend.

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I like it

I thought it was good the story of the immortal's was my favorite and it was interesting I liked this and the Korean mythology best thank you

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Good Introduction to Chinese Mythology

Well done and very well presented for the curious and inquisitive individual who wants to know more.

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great!

thanks! Well read, interesting, good overview of the many ancient Chinese mythologies. Would love to hear more, even better with any estimated dates of creation of particular storylines. great quality!

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Great introduction to Chinese Mythology

Great introduction to the sea that is Chinese Mythology. With stories like the Monkey King and the bottle good children, it's a fantastic first step into the myths if China.

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