Myths and Legends of China

"Myths and Legends of China" by E. T. C. Werner is a deep exploration into the stories that define Chinese culture. The book pulls together important myths and legends from many writings to give readers an accurate idea of the mythology that has shaped China. It looks not just at the tales themselves, but also at the social aspects needed to properly understand them, making it helpful for anyone who wants to know more about mythology, history, or culture. The book starts by introducing the author's careful way of translating and figuring out Chinese myths, which involved looking at original texts and important research. The book expresses thanks to those who helped with the research, highlighting the aim to turn a big subject into something easy to understand in English, reflecting how the Chinese people thought. It starts with a discussion of Chinese sociology, covering their racial beginnings and how their society is set up, which helps readers understand the importance and background of the myths that come next. This gives people a base to see Chinese mythology as something culturally important and still alive today.