Chinese Mythology. For Those Who Want to Achieve Everything

One of the oldest mythologies in the world is still alive! Exquisite and multilayered, elevated and beautiful, Chinese myths surround us everywhere – in medicine, literature, architecture, cinema, and video games, shaping the worldview of millions of people. Chinese mythology is not just a collection of stories about heroes and gods, it is a different system of views on the world. This book clearly and accessibly tells about the Chinese pantheon and the most popular heroes of Chinese mythology, traditional holidays and the calendar, main beliefs and key philosophical ideas – from the five elements to divination with the 'Book of Changes'.
The goal of the series 'Encyclopedia of Quick Knowledge' is to explain complex topics simply, briefly, and engagingly. The books will serve as an excellent source of basic knowledge and convey a general understanding of key terms and important points in various fields. The books will be interesting to readers of all ages who wish to expand their knowledge in one area or another and do so in a quick and engaging manner.